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14. |
FILMING AT MEETINGS
Please
note this meeting may be filmed or recorded by the Council for live
or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site or by
anyone attending the meeting using any communication
method. Members of the public
participating in the meeting (e.g. making deputations, asking
questions, making oral protests) should be aware that they are
likely to be filmed, recorded or reported on. By entering the
‘meeting room’, you are consenting to being filmed and
to the possible use of those images and sound
recordings.
The
Chair of the meeting has the discretion to terminate or suspend
filming or recording, if in his or her opinion continuation of the
filming, recording or reporting would disrupt or prejudice the
proceedings, infringe the rights of any individual, or may lead to
the breach of a legal obligation by the Council.
Minutes:
The filming of meetings notice was noted.
The Chair mentioned that three positions on the
Advisory Committee remained unfilled, and Natalie Layton was tasked
with following up on this matter.
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15. |
WELCOME & APOLOGIES
To receive any
apologies for absence.
Minutes:
The Chair welcomed Councillor Sean
O’Donovan.
Apologies were received from
Councillor Arkell.
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16. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
A
member with a disclosable pecuniary
interest or a prejudicial interest in a matter who attends a
meeting of the authority at which the matter is
considered:
(i) must disclose the interest at
the start of the meeting or when the interest becomes apparent,
and
(ii)
may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and
must withdraw from the meeting room.
A
member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not
registered in the Register of Members’ Interests or the
subject of a pending notification must notify the Monitoring
Officer of the interest within 28 days of the
disclosure.
Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal interests and prejudicial
interests are defined at Paragraphs 5-7 and Appendix A of the
Members’ Code of Conduct.
Minutes:
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17. |
URGENT BUSINESS
The Chair will
consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late
items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear.
New items will be dealt with under item X below).
Minutes:
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18. |
MINUTES PDF 442 KB
To
approve the minutes of the Statutory Advisory Committee held on 14
Sept 2023 as a correct record.
Minutes:
The minutes of the Statutory Advisory Committee held
on 14 Sept 2023 were noted.
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19. |
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FUNCTION PDF 106 KB
SAC Members to review the
Committee's function as an advisory committee of the Trustee
Board.
Minutes:
The committee agreed to defer this item. It was
acknowledged that the Statutory Advisory Committee believed
adjustments were necessary to better represent the role,
responsibilities, and vision of the statutory committee.
RESOLVED
It was decided that proposed
changes to the statement's wording would be forwarded to Natalie
Layton and the chair. The revised statement will be reviewed and
finalised at the upcoming meeting of the Statutory Advisory
Committee in the new year.
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20. |
GENERAL UPDATE REPORT PDF 347 KB
To consider the report and
agree any feedback for the Trustee Board.
Minutes:
Emma Dagnes, CEO of
Alexandra Palace and Park introduced the report,
The following was noted in the
discussion:
- The Trustee
Board convened on the 12th of October 2023, appointing Nick da
Costa as the Lead Trustee for Environmental
Sustainability.
- On governance
matters, the updated draft byelaws were dispatched to the SAC and
CC in June, eliciting some feedback. The SAC and CC will be
involved in the final draft consultation, although the work to
replace the existing 1929 Byelaws is not anticipated to progress
until the next financial year. A timetable will be shared when
available.
- Concerning
maintenance, repairs, and improvements since the last report, the
CEO highlighted ongoing work related to the Bedford Road structural
retaining walls. Path and railings work continued throughout
September and October.
- In October,
the Ice Rink replacement chiller installation included the crane
lift from the North Service Yard and subsequent
commissioning.
- Regarding
Collection Preservation, attention was drawn to the archive
shelving unit dismantled at Goodwood Archive and donated to the
Trust in 2019. Installed in the former BBC Canteen, these units
facilitate easy access to the collection while maintaining the
necessary storage conditions to prevent deterioration over time.
This consolidation enables the archives to be stored in a central
space.
- The
People’s Picture (150 Lifetimes) project will install a mural
in the East Court and replace information boards near the BBC Tower
and Transmitter Hall. Statutory applications, including Listed
Building and Advert Consent, will be submitted shortly.
- In terms of
strategic projects, the CEO highlighted a mini-tender exercise
undertaken in autumn to procure the services of a public engagement
specialist. This specialist will conduct a first-phase fact-finding
exercise to ascertain the sentiments of users and non-users
regarding The Grove, identifying necessary improvements or changes
and providing recommendations for the next steps. The Committee
will be informed of the timetable for this work.
- The Trust is
exploring ideas from local community groups to revitalise the
Campsbourne Building in the short to
medium term. Several necessary works are required to bring the
building up to a good standard before the Trust can legally lease
or license it.
- An online
visitor survey was initiated in October to collect feedback and
opinions on the northern part of the Park (skatepark, playground, and Boating Lake). The
survey aims to gather data supporting improvement projects and
aiding in funding requests.
RESOLVED:
The general update report was noted.
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PARK & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PDF 139 KB
To consider the report and
agree any feedback for the Trustee Board.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Mark Evison, Head of
Park and Environmental Sustainability introduced the report.
The following was noted in the discussion:
- Park visitor
numbers for 2022-23 were estimated at 3.8 million. Although this
figure was lower than the peaks observed during the pandemic, it
still surpassed the pre-pandemic averages.
- The Park
maintained the Green Flag and Green Heritage Awards in 2023 and
achieved Gold standard in three London in Bloom categories (large
park, heritage park, and large conservation area).
- The committee
was encouraged to submit stories for the Creative Learning
‘The People’s Picture’ before the Christmas
period.
- The Creative
Learning team secured funding to deliver engagement activities for
both the Haringey Feast and Alexandra Palace’s 150th
Anniversary. The Young Producers oversaw two commissions,
organising workshops across Haringey and leading on digital content
for the feast.
- Regarding
Haringey music services, the Symphony Orchestra worked on an
exciting program of repertoire for the upcoming term, with details
to be circulated once confirmed. Haringey Music Service brought 106
young musicians to Alexandra Palace each week.
- Young adults
with disabilities from John Dewey Specialist College have been
working with filmmaker Joe Bloom to make a short film
- Young adults
with disabilities from John Dewey Specialist College collaborated
with filmmaker Joe Bloom to create a short film. The Rhythm Stick
events management course, designed by and for people with
disabilities, attracted 15 young participants. The events were
hosted in Marcus Garvey Library as part of the Library Lates series.
- Creative
Learning received a grant to deliver a program of engagement across
Haringey Library Service for Biblio-buzz 2024. This included performances,
author readings, and discussions in libraries, with 30 schools
enrolled in the program.
- The
Windrush 75: The Grip Exhibition,
organised by Haringey artists collaborating with older Haringey
Residents from the Windrush Generation,
was exhibited at Bruce Castle Museum and became part of their
archive.
- 81 active
volunteers were involved in various departments across Alexandra
Palace and Park. The CEO hosted a social event with the volunteers
in September, expressing gratitude for their continued support and
planning the launch of the 'By the People: 150 Lifetimes'
project.
- Incidents
with fireworks included an intruder cutting communication cables in
the park, endangering many lives. Security was increased to ensure
the safety of staff and visitors.
- Councillor
Sean O’Donovan, the new Vice Chair of the APPCT Board,
congratulated the events and performances, particularly praising
the use of the Transmitter Hall. Councillor O’Donovan shared
positive feedback on volunteering efforts, including firework
displays and the Haringey Feast.
- The carbon
footprint pre-covid was ,3000 tonnes
CO2e, this reduced to 2,243 tonnes CO2e in 2022/23.
- Gas
consumption for 2022/23 decreased by 21% compared to the previous
year.
- As the Palace
bared a large and complex electrical distribution system installed
in the 1980s it had been awarded a Local Energy Accelerator grant
by the GLA in 2022. This grant funded a clean energy feasibility
study that assessed potential ways to reduce the carbon footprint
of the Palace and Park and there is still more ...
view the full minutes text for item 21.
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22. |
SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Minutes:
Members emphasised the necessity of altering the
format of the Statutory Advisory Committee to reduce similarities
and repetition with the Consultative Committee meeting. The Chair
informed members that agenda items could be addressed outside the
meeting if members were willing to share contact details, and
consensus was reached on this.
It was decided that proposals for future agenda items and
topics would be submitted to Natalie Layton and subject to approval
by the Chair.
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23. |
NEW ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
To consider any items of urgent business as
identified at item 5.
Minutes:
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24. |
DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
To note
the dates of future meetings:
29th
January 2024.
Minutes:
The next meeting of the Consultative Committee will
be held on the 25th January 2024.
The meeting closed at 9.30pm.
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