Issue - meetings

To receive and consider the report of the Chief Executive, Alexandra Palace, detailing:-

• Governance update and Risk Register reviews

• Update regarding trading and events - including Holland Heineken House and Olympic torch relay

Duncan Wilson – Chief Executive, Alexandra Palace – introduced the report as set out. 

NOTED:

·        The written report provided information on upcoming events at the Palace.  Paragraph 7.2 outlined the focus on broadening the range of events.

·        A strategic risk register would be reported at the next Board meeting, with a bi-annual update.

·        Duncan Wilson had been tasked with finding non-voting advisors to the Board.  Members of the Board should pass any nominations to Duncan.

·        A discussion had taken place at the Informal Joint Statutory Advisory Committee and Consultative Committee meeting on 17 July 2012 with regards to grit left behind by Red Bull following the event.  Discussions had since taken place with Red Bull, who would be removing the grit within the next three weeks.

·        A review of the London Mayoral Elections count had been held at City Hall.  The power cuts at Alexandra Palace had been attributed to a sub-contractor testing the sprinkler system.  The Greater London Returning Officer was satisfied that Alexandra Palace had dealt with the problem quickly.

The Chair commented that in the current economic situation, it was a good idea to provide a diverse range of events at the Palace.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.