Agenda item

Louise Stewart, Chief Executive, Alexandra Park and Palace, introduced the report as set out.

The following arose from the discussion of the report:

a.    The Board requested that that a high-level workshop be set up to help scope the revised scheme for the TV studios. It was suggested that the workshop include outside experts, as well as the management team and Board members. The Chief Executive advised that her team was working on a forward plan and a mapping exercise of what the next steps were. It was anticipated that this would be ready within the next 4-5 weeks.

b.    The Chief Executive suggested that the production of the Forward Plan would be a suitable juncture for the Board to discuss the project as a whole, not just one particular element. When the Forward Plan was presented, the Board would have the opportunity to ensure that they were happy with the steps that had been proposed, the different groups involved and the frequency and timing of workshops.

c.    The Board sought reassurances that any workshops were scheduled in a formative stage of the project, in order to give the Board adequate scope to shape the project.

d.    Work to the West Yard Storage Project had begun but it was estimated to be 6-8 weeks behind schedule due to issues with the design of the steel works. There were no cost implications to APP as a result. In response to a question on how the building would be used, the Board were advised that the building was for storage as planned and that the top floor was being considered as office space for the Trust to occupy, vacating the BBC tower enabling it to be used for other purposes. The Park Premises Licence was considered by the Licensing Authority on 20^th April and notification of the decision in writing was due after 5 working days.   

e.    In response to a query around the concerns of neighbouring residents, the Chief Executive advised that public reaction to the premises licence was constructive and that most residents sought assurances around noise levels, the amount of people potentially attending an event and how those events would be managed.

f.     The junior Go Ape course opened to the public on 18^th March, with the adult course due to commence construction in mid-June and will open in August.

g.    The learning and participation team were up to full strength and were working in partnership with organisations across Haringey and further afield to deliver the full programme of engagement activity. The Board were advised that there was a significant level of engagement with schools, but the take up was largely dependent upon the interest shown by individual schools and teachers.  The Board suggested that the management team also engaged with school governors. The Deputy Chief Executive, agreed to email Cllr Stennett with a list of engagement activities to pass on to local school governors (Action: Emma Dagnes - complete).

The Board NOTED the information contained in the report.

the report.