Agenda and draft minutes

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Apologies for absence were received from Counillor das Neves, Councillor Emery, Councillor Chiriyankandath, Councillor Joggee, Councillor Hinchcliffe, Jason Beazley, Jim Jenks, and Duncan Neill.

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i)          To approve the minutes of the Advisory Committee held on 29^th January 2019.

ii)         To receive the draft minutes of the meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board held on 4^th March to be noted.

RESOLVED

i)             To approve the minutes of the Advisory Committee held on 29th January 2019.

ii)            To receive the draft minutes of the meeting of the Alexandra Palace and Park Board held on 4th March to be noted.

This report provides information to the Statutory Advisory and Consultative Committees on planning and policy issues in relation to Alexandra Park and Palace. It also provides additional information on the events programme and a range of activities of the Charitable Trust.

The Advisory Committee endorsed the comments made by the Joint Committee and raised the additional points for consideration:

·         Reiterated concern over the shuttle bus between Alexandra Palace Railway Station and Tottenham Hotspur and the consequences this caused for parking at Alexandra Palace and Park.

·         A Member raised concern over buses being stationary for long periods with the engines running and suggested they be informed, via TfL, to turn the engines off when idle.

To advise Committee members of a planning and listed building consent application for 4no shaded structures for the outdoor beer garden (The Beach).

The Advisory Committee endorsed the comments made by the Joint Committee and raised the additional points for consideration:

·         A clear pathway on the terrace should be maintained for pedestrian usage. There was concern that if ‘The Beach’ were to be busy, then clientele of the bar might block the terrace as a walkway for pedestrians.

·         It was queried who would be responsible for maintaining the plants on the proposed structures.

·         Satisfied with the planning application but cautioned that views must not become obscured and that serious consideration should be given to no background music being played on ‘The Beach’.

None.

To note the dates of future meetings of the Advisory Committee as follow:

4^th June 2019

8^th October 2019

6^th January 2020

10^th March 2020

Noted the dates of future meetings:

4^th June 2019

8^th October 2019

6^th January 2020

10^th March 2020