Issue - meetings

i.                    Update on HLF work in the Park – raised by Mr Aspden – Warner Estate Residents Association (Item 5 above will cover this item)

ii.         Park Avenue North – Fencing and Security Issue - raised by Mr Liebeck – Warner Estate Residents Association

iii.        Update on security issues around the Park since June 2006 - raised by Mr Liebeck – Warner Estate Residents Association

(Agenda Item 6):

(i)                 In respect of items raised by the Warner Estate Residents Association, the Committee heard that the Bedford Road building was on the list for attention with the possible use for conservation work, but that no commitment could be made as yet. The Committee would consider any proposals in future, which would need a holistic approach/vision. The Chair requested a tour of the Park to be conducted by Mr Baker for all Committee Members.

(ii)               In respect of further items raised by the Warner Estate Residents Association, the Committee heard that fencing to Park Avenue North had been vandalised and that a number of options were considered to be available to prevent this from reoccurring.

(iii)             In respect of items raised by the Warner Estate Residents Associations on security issues around the Park since June 2006, the Committee heard that there had been muggings near the Bedford Road entrance to the Park. It heard that the Neighbourhoods Police and Parks Constabulary were working closely together and sharing information. It was highlighted that some reports of crime within the locality were using Alexandra Palace as reference point in the press which reflected poorly on the safety of the area.

(iv)             The Committee further discussed issues regarding the detail of the Lease. The Committee heard that that exact details of the Lease were not in the public domain because the details were confidential and that a summary had been made available for Members of this committee. Those who were members of the local authority had also been invited to a Leader’s Conference where the matter was discussed at length.

(v)               In respect of comments being made to the Charity Commission by this body,  the co-ordination would be dealt with the Committee Secretary who was currently seeking legal advice on the use of local authority resources for this purpose. Once received the advice would be sent directly to Members of this Committee.  The Committee discussed the possibility of holding another Leader’s Conference on this matter, which a member said he would discuss with the Leader of the Council.