The Alexandra Park and Palace Statutory Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 17 September 2026. The meeting's agenda includes reports on the Charitable Trust's progress, the Summer Series events, the Panorama Room replacement project, and planning and listed building consent applications.

Charitable Trust Progress Report

A report is scheduled to be presented detailing the progress of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust during the financial year 2026/27. This report will outline achievements and delivery against the Trust's strategic goals, which include providing entertainment and culture, building climate change resilience, protecting heritage assets, safeguarding the parkland, protecting archives, inspiring communities, strengthening overall resilience, and restoring derelict spaces. The report highlights strong delivery in entertainment and cultural programming, with successful concerts and festivals. It also details efforts to build climate change resilience through energy efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades, and progress in protecting heritage assets through maintenance and refurbishment projects. The report will also cover efforts to maintain biodiversity in the park, digitise archives, and engage communities through various programmes and events. Fundraising efforts, including a successful crowdfunding campaign for accessibility improvements in the Park Wetlands, will also be detailed.

Summer Series Report

The committee is set to receive an update on the Alexandra Park Summer Series 2026. This report will cover feedback from residents regarding the 2025 series and the operational improvements implemented for the 2026 events. It will also highlight key aspects of the 2026 series that will be of interest to stakeholders and residents. The report details responses to concerns about taxi pick-up points, parking suspensions on The Avenue and Dukes Avenue, and the diversion route for the W3 bus. It also addresses issues related to hire bikes, on-site plant and machinery noise, and the introduction of an additional entrance gate on the west side of the site. Furthermore, the report will cover sound management, noting that recorded sound levels remained below the permitted threshold, and address the Piccadilly line closure's impact on transport arrangements. Crime statistics and the Metropolitan Police presence during the events will also be reviewed, alongside site-wide cleaning efforts and the impact of event infrastructure on wildflower areas. Communication strategies for the events will also be outlined.

Panorama Room Replacement Project Update

A report is scheduled to provide an update on the progress of the Panorama Room Replacement Project. The current Panorama Room, a temporary structure in operation since 2003, is no longer fit for purpose and requires replacement. The report will outline the rationale for replacement, focusing on improvements in sustainability, accessibility, and structural performance, as well as minimising future interventions to the listed building. It will detail the procurement process, the appointment of StarLive as the main contractor, and the ongoing design work. The report will also cover the planning and listed building consent process, including engagement with Haringey Council through a Planning Performance Agreement. The proposed new structure will be a single-storey building with integrated facilities, designed to complement the historic setting. Funding for the estimated £3.5m project is being sought through a loan from Haringey Council, with servicing supported by increased revenue from the improved facilities. The report will also identify key risks and challenges associated with the project, such as obtaining planning consent and managing construction disruption.

Planning, Advertising and Listed Building Consent Report

The committee will receive an update on the pipeline of projects requiring statutory approval. This report will outline projects in various stages of design that will necessitate planning, listed building consent, or advertisement consent applications. Projects mentioned include the Creative Campus and Heritage Hub: Phase 1, which involves bringing the North East Office Building back into use, landscaping of the Theatre and NEOB Courtyard areas, and improvements to the Transmitter Hall. The Visitor Experience Improvements Project, focusing on enhancing toilet facilities, will also be discussed, along with the West Yard Shutter Upgrade. The report will detail the scope of each project, the type of permission required, and the target submission dates for applications. Funding and delivery considerations for these projects will also be addressed, with some projects awaiting National Lottery Heritage Fund applications and others requiring capital budget allocation.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Creativity Pavilion, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London N22. Members of the public are welcome to attend.