Agenda and draft minutes

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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 X below).

There were no urgent business.

TO FOLLOW.

Agreed the minutes of the Statutory Advisory Committee held on 2^nd February 2026 as correct record subject to the amendments on the attendance on meetings and crowd management to be added.

Noted the minutes of the Consultative Committee held on 2^nd February 2026.

Noted the minutes of the APPB held on 3rd November 2025,

TO FOLLOW

The Committee received an update on progress to date in the financial year 2025/26, aligned with the Trust’s vision to create a sustainable home for all its activities. The work presented under each goal reflected progress since the previous Board report.

It was reported that a wide programme of concerts had taken place, including Dom Dolla, Amyl and the Sniffers, Turnstile, Jyoty, Wilkinson, Electric Callboy, Overmono, Four Tet, Bad Omens and The Hives, with five receiving five-star reviews in the Evening Standard. The Fireworks and Drone Festival had been delivered over 31 October to 1 November during half term and Halloween, although poor weather had affected attendance; options were under review and the 2026 event was scheduled for 7 November. Following the Mosconi Cup, the PDC World Darts Championship had been held across three weeks in December, with the final on 3 January, during which confirmation was made that the event would remain at the Palace until at least 2031 and expand into the Great Hall. A successful two-week run of The Woman in Black had been staged, alongside the return of A Christmas Carol for a six-week festive run. Theatre programming also included Jools Holland, the London Squash Classic, and performances from a range of artists, with Blood Orange receiving a five-star review. Exhibitions and community events included the Knitting and Stitching Show and the Mind Body & Soul show. The planned return of the Red Bull Soapbox Race on 20 June 2026 was highlighted, alongside the announcement of the July 2026 outdoor concert series. Road closures associated with these events were anticipated, with further detail to be provided. The Ice Rink had continued its programme of courses and public skating, including seasonal events, while the Boathouse had opened to the public with revised catering. The Phoenix Bar and Pizzeria had continued to capitalise on event-driven footfall.

An application had been submitted to secure funding for secondary glazing works to improve building thermal efficiency, with a decision expected in Spring 2026. The Theatre Green Book self-assessment had been completed, achieving a basic level and identifying further opportunities to strengthen sustainable practices. Work had commenced with consultants on the Zero Carbon Accelerator project, including review of the clean energy masterplan and exploration of funding and delivery options.

Progress in heritage conservation included completion of the Summit rooftop attraction, scheduled to open in February 2026, delivered using a light-touch conservation approach. Masonry repairs at East Court had continued, addressing defects caused by historic interventions, alongside consultation on limewash finishes and submission of a Listed Building Consent application to improve water management.

Biodiversity and park management activity had been undertaken in partnership with volunteers, including habitat improvements, vegetation management, and construction of a replacement bird-watching platform using partly recycled materials. Gardening and seasonal maintenance work had also progressed, including bulb planting and site clearance, with over 37 tonnes of waste removed during the period. Recognition had been achieved through multiple London in Bloom Gold awards and a silver-gilt award in the Environment  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

To formalise any feedback to the Trustee Board arising from discussions in the Joint Statutory Advisory and Consultative Committee meeting.

There were none.

To consider any items of urgent business as identified at item 5.

There were none.

To note the dates of future meetings:

17 November 2022

9 March 2023

No future dates were scheduled at that moment of time.