Agenda and minutes

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The Committee noted that the meeting was not being filmed or recorded.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from: John Crompton (The Muswell Hill and Fortis Green Residential Association), Councillor Elin Weston, Jason Beazley (Advisory Committee Member and Chair of SAC).

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Cllr Ibrahim and Cllr Brennan, both declared an interest by virtue of being members of the Planning Sub Committee. In accordance with the terms of reference of the Planning Sub Committee, comments could be given but no opinions put forward.

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 9 below).

Nomination of Chair for the meeting. Agenda Item 8 Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee (SAC), and as per the constitution, the Democratic Services Manager sought nominations for the meeting Chair for the SAC. Cllr Ibrahim was nominated by Cllr Brennan and seconded by Cllr Arkell. The Committee agreed Cllr Ibrahim as the Chair for the present meeting.

The Committee noted that a tabled document outlining the Alexandra Palace Summer Events 2025 had been tabled and would be discussed in more depth in Item 8.

To approve SAC minutes 1^st July 2024, to note the CC minutes 1^st July 2024, to note the Trustee Board Minutes 15 July 2024

The Committee considered the tabled amended version of the minutes to The Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee meeting of 1st July 2024. It was remarked that Elizabeth Richardson had given apologies for the last meeting, however the minutes did not record this. The Committee then noted the:

· The Alexandra Palace Consultative Committee meeting held on 1st July.

· The Alexandra Palace Trustee Board minutes held on 15th July. As the meeting was not quorate the Committee would approve the minutes at the next meeting. ACTION A question was raised as to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) expenditure and officers were asked to report back as to how CIL is allocated particularly in developments which are bordering Alexandra Palace and can be seen from their outdoor space. Agreed a response be provided before the next meeting. ACTION

The report was presented by The CEO of Alexandra Park and Palace. The Committee was asked to note work highlighted below. Planned Repairs and Maintenance.

· The North East Office Building application was approved by Haringey and work on-site had progressed. Emergency works had been funded by Historic England and completion was expected in Mid-November. Further funding would be sought for fitting out the building. Page 2 Page 4 · The Changing Places Facility launch took place. This was viewed as a big step in making the Palace and Park as accessible as possible for all parts of the community. The aim was to move towards the Gold Standard in ‘Attitude is Everything’ accreditation scheme. The facilities were located in the old Ice Rink entrance off the South Terrace.

· The need for bollards on 330 metres of Alexandra Palace Way was discussed. The CEO explained that the bollards stopped cars mounting the pavement and taking part in antisocial behaviour. However, the Committee’s objection to the look of the plastic bollards originally used had been noted and new iron bollards had been sourced. These were yet unfunded however the officers were highlighting to Committee to ensure that there was no objection to the look and feel of the new bollards. No objections were raised. Work could now commence however no timescale had been agreed yet.

· The repairs to the North Yard Bridge nearest the CUFOS building were very significant. Remedial work would be carried out and discussed and approved with Trustees. Repairs and maintenance. · The Palace had employed a full-time bricklayer to improve the look of the exterior of the building.

· Over one hundred electrical distribution boards were upgraded as part of the Environmental Sustainability programme. Fire alarm panels were updated. A question was raised about the safety of the site and the prevention of problems in the future. The CEO responded that as with all heritage sites funding was an issue as well as the volume of maintenance and repairs. She stated that her team did what they could with the resources they had.

· The globe lights on the South Terrace were replaced with LEDs after a successful bid from Haringey’s Green Team. It was noted that the lighting replicated the warm glow of the Victorian era.

 · An 760kg ammonia cooling tank was replaced in the ice rink. · Aesthetic works has been carried out at the Phoenix Bar and Pizzeria. The toilets had been replaced to resolve drainage issues and were the same style as the Theatre toilets. This style would eventually be rolled out across all the toilets on site. It was noted that an economy of scale would be achieved in terms of repairs.

· Repairs in The Phoenix & Pizzeria included the replacement of the wooden bar and sash windows were in the process of being restored. Significant savings had been achieved in restoring and not replacing the bespoke fixtures.

· Work commenced and scoped for a repair to the boundary wall of the boating lake.

· Other minor repairs were being undertaken  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

There were none.

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

There were none.

To note the dates of future meetings:

20^th January 2025, 8.30pm,

17 March 2025, 7pm

Noted the dates of future meetings: