The Alexandra Palace and Park Consultative Committee was scheduled to receive an update on the progress of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust. The meeting's agenda also included the formalisation of feedback to the Trustee Board and noting future meeting dates.

Trust Update Report

The committee was scheduled to receive a comprehensive update on the progress of the Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust (APPCT) for the financial year 2025/26, aligning with the Trust's vision to Create a Sustainable Home for All That We Do. The report was expected to detail progress across several key goals:

• Provide Great Entertainment and Culture for All: This section was anticipated to cover a range of events and activities, including details on concerts by artists such as Dom Dolla, Amyl and the Sniffers, and The Streets. It was also expected to mention the Fireworks & Drone festival, the PDC World Darts Championship (with an announcement that darts would remain at the Palace until at least 2031), theatre productions like Woman in Black and A Christmas Carol, and performances from artists like Jools Holland and Blood Orange. Exhibitions such as The Knitting and Stitching Show and the Mind Body & Soul show were also listed, alongside the return of the Redbull Soap Box event. Plans for the Summer Season outdoor concerts, featuring artists like The Maccabees and Richard Ashcroft, were to be outlined, with information on anticipated road closures. Leisure activities, including the Ice Rink and the opening of the Boat House, were also to be covered, as was the continued operation of the Phoenix Bar and Pizzeria.

• Build Climate Change Resilience: The report was expected to detail efforts to reduce the Trust's environmental impact. This included an application to Haringey's Community Carbon Fund for secondary glazing at the Grove Cafe and 345 preschool buildings to improve thermal efficiency. The completion of the Theatre Green Book self-assessment, indicating a basic level of sustainable management and an action plan for improvement, was also to be highlighted. Furthermore, the report was to provide an update on the 'Zero Carbon Accelerator' project, funded by the Mayor of London, which involves reviewing the clean energy masterplan and assessing building improvements.

• Protect Our Heritage Assets: This section was anticipated to focus on conservation and infrastructure repair. The completion of the Wire in the Sky project, the Alexandra Palace Rooftop Adventure, scheduled to open on 14th February 2026, was to be detailed, along with the conservation approach taken for the access staircases. Ongoing masonry works at the East Court, including the removal of inappropriate past repairs and re-pointing, were to be discussed, alongside consultations on limewash colour and a Listed Building Consent application for lead capping to the East Court entrance doors.

• Safeguard Our Green Lung for London: Updates on the management of the 196-acre park were expected, including habitat management tasks carried out by Conservation Volunteers and corporate groups, such as cutting back brambles and building stag beetle loggeries. A new partnership with Groundwork London and the construction of a bird watching platform were to be mentioned, as were the activities of Gardening Volunteers, including planting shrubs and bulbs. Park maintenance tasks, such as clearing leaves and rubbish, were also to be covered. The report was also to celebrate the achievement of London in Bloom Gold awards in categories such as Large Park and Heritage Parks and Gardens.

• Protect Our Archives And Share Our Stories In Innovative Ways: Progress on cataloguing the Park and Palace's records, supported by a grant from the Business Archives Council, was to be reported. The use of archive images for the Boating Lake cafe's gallery walls and the creation of heritage displays for the 150th anniversaries of the Theatre and Concert organ were also to be discussed. Other highlights were expected to include behind-the-scenes tours, an article for the Hornsey Historical Society's Bulletin, and the development of a virtual tour of the BBC studios. Contributions of heritage content to commercial and building projects, and marketing campaigns, were also to be noted.

• Inspire And Engage Our Communities: The report was to outline various community engagement initiatives. These included meetings with Westminster Abbey's Learning team regarding potential partnerships for conservation skills development, the screening of a documentary by The Black Curriculum, and support for Haringey Council's launch event for the new Carers' Strategy. The multimedia exhibition Flesh & Pixels by the Young Creatives Network, an event supporting Haringey Council's Youth Cabinet, and the launch of reading-for-pleasure and literacy development programmes, including the North London Book Fest & Biblio buzz Book Awards, were also to be detailed. The Young Actors Company's presentation of Transmission, a Performing Arts School Open Day, and East Court Christmas Celebrations featuring local choirs were also listed. Updates on the Talent Development Programme, volunteer gardening and archive groups, and school tours were also anticipated.

• Strengthen Our Overall Resilience: This section was expected to cover efforts to fortify governance and diversify revenue streams. The launch of the individual giving programme, including Dedicate a Bench and Dedicate a Seat initiatives, and the Ally Pally Patrons scheme, were to be detailed, alongside the upcoming relaunch of the Ally Pally Supporters programme. Grant funding secured from the Matchroom Foundation, the Business Archives Council, and the Chapman Charitable Trust for various projects, including a new Herb Garden, was to be reported. The Trust's formal response to Haringey Council's draft Local Plan consultation, focusing on the protection of the Park and appropriate funding allocation, was also to be discussed. Updates on IT and Network resilience, including the migration to a new events management system (Infor) and improvements to data networks and WiFi, were to be provided. Efforts towards Cyber Essentials accreditation, including the enablement of Microsoft Intune and policy updates, were also to be covered.

• Restore Derelict Spaces: The completion of Phase Two of the Boating Lake project, focusing on the refurbishment of the café, was to be reported. The successful completion of a Heritage Skills Week, involving traditional repair techniques for stucco and sculptural elements with support from Cliveden Conservation, was also to be detailed. Updates on the Panorama Room Replacement Project, including the tender process, and the Creative Campus Project, focusing on bringing the Northeast Office Building back into use, were also anticipated. Information on upcoming planning and Listed Building Consent applications, including solar panels on the Boat House and works to the Panorama Room, was also to be included.

• Establish New, Exciting Partnerships: The report was expected to mention conversations with national Heritage Skills training bodies regarding hosting trainees on site and the formal announcement of a partnership with Haringey Music Service.

• Create A Great Place To Work: Updates on the embedding of the People Strategy and its Year 1 objectives, focusing on attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining staff, were to be provided. The report was also to mention the improved BCI score, accreditation as Ones to Watch, and the listing in the top 100 employers and top 20 companies in Leisure and Hospitality.

Consultative Committee Feedback

The committee was scheduled to formalise any feedback to the Trustee Board arising from discussions in the Joint Statutory Advisory and Consultative Committee meeting.

Date of Future Meetings

The committee was scheduled to note the dates of future meetings.