Agenda and minutes

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The Chair referred to the filming of meetings and this information was noted.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received by Councillors Arkell, Blake and Culverwell.

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There were none.

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 8 below).

There were no urgent items of business.

To approve the minutes of the SAC held on Monday 7th October 2024

as a correct record.

- To note the minutes of the CC held on Monday 7th October 2024.

- To note the minutes of the Trustee Board Minutes held on the 4th

November 2024.

RESOLVED:

SAC – 7^th October 2024:

-       That the minutes of the SAC held on Monday 7^th October 2024 be approved as a correct record.

There were queries from members regarding an update on Officers of the council attending our meeting as requested in July about CIL. The Democratic Service Officer stated an update, and would pass on our  request for officers to attend  at the next meeting.

CC – 7^th October 2024:

-       That the minutes of the CC held on the 7^th October 2024 be noted.

APPB – 4^th November:

-       That the minutes of the Trustee Board Minutes held on the 4^th November 2024 be noted.

The Committed received the general update from the CEO of Alexandra Palace. A scheme was created by Alexandra Palace aimed to enhance entertainment and cultural offerings, delivering 259 event days and attracting 750,000 visitors. It featured 59 concerts, 51 corporate events, 14 weeks of theatre productions, 18 comedy and spoken word performances, 10 exhibitions, and 36 days hosting major sporting tournaments. Additionally, 150,000 skaters and 100,000 pub visitors contributed to an overall attendance of one million people, showcasing a remarkable calendar of in-house events.

It was stated:

- An impasse was reached regarding the installation of solar panels on the cricket club, leading to the decision to place them on a different building instead.

- Waterproofing work was carried out on the East Office Building. In comparison to the Londesborough Room, the building was of the same size but had two storeys. Plans were in place to use it for creative e-learning if the necessary funding was secured.

-  A team of two bricklayers worked on construction tasks. Grounds maintenance efforts led to the collection of 130 tonnes of rubbish.

- Regarding the French drains, the avenue of trees had been ploughed up quite significantly, resulting in deep roots that remained. There were ongoing concerns about when this issue would be resolved.

-  John Thorne’s foundation provided donations to the palace in support of its initiatives.

It was stated suggestions will be sent over to the Democratic Service Officer via the Chair if the public wished and then to the officer in these cases

To consider any items of urgent business as identified at item 4.

There were none.

The date for the next meeting of the Statutory Advisory Committee has not

been finalised as of yet. The Committee will be advised once confirmed.

The date for the next meeting of the Statutory Advisory Committee had not been finalised. The Committee would be advised once confirmed

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