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Alexandra Park & Palace: recent and future developments

Alexandra Park & Palace: recent and future developments. R. Kane 5 July 2010. Original Concept. 1900 statutory duty to ‘uphold, maintain and repair the Palace and to maintain the said Park and Palace as a place of public resort and recreation and for other public purposes.’.

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Alexandra Park & Palace: recent and future developments

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  1. Alexandra Park & Palace: recent and future developments R. Kane 5 July 2010

  2. Original Concept 1900 statutory duty to ‘uphold, maintain and repair the Palace and to maintain the said Park and Palace as a place of public resort and recreation and for other public purposes.’ • Park opened 1863; Palace opened in 1873 • Features: • concert hall • displays re. achievement • picture galleries • Gardens • Theatre • Exhibition hall • The park hosted fetes, horse racing, balloon ascents and firework displays ‘Palace of the People’

  3. Alexandra Palace today

  4. Ownership 1900: Act of Parliament enables Trustees to buy Park & Palace on behalf of the public 1960s: GLC took over trusteeship 1980: LB Haringey became sole trustee (2nd fire) 1981: AP&P Charitable Trust registered 1999: AP Trading Limited formed 2008: Aborted attempted to grant a lease to Firoka to run the venue for 125 years 2008: AP Trading Limited re-invigorated

  5. Administer 1900 Act Annual subsidy Responsibility to locals Prime venue Protect Promote Preserve Commercial delivery Operational responsibility Profitable aim to reduce subsidy Trust governance invested here Maintenance and repair Charitable status

  6. Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust BOARD OF TRUSTEES Interim General Manager Office Manager/PA Admin Assistant Parks Manager Senior Fire Officer Interim FM Receptionist Parks Contractors Fire Officers Security Contract Park Leaseholders Integral maintenance contract

  7. Alexandra Palace Trading Limited Managing Director Rebecca Kane Executive Assistant Amanda Sears Head of Catering James Goldberg Head of Finance/ Company Secretary Helen Downie Head of Events & Leisure Stephen Garner Sales Director VACANT Marketing Manager Charlotte Johnson

  8. Aims of APTL • Generate profit to gift aid to the Trust for the upkeep of the asset 2. Create the recreational content / activity for Alexandra Palace

  9. The asset is in a state of disrepair – within 12-24 months major failings will be inevitable

  10. Alexandra Park & Palace to be a vibrant, profitable destination venue offering activity 365 days a year

  11. Major Strategic Issues 1. FINANCIAL • £2.5m income per annum • 40-50% building derelict (£30m works required) • Theatre: ‘Buildings at Risk’ register • Leaks, poor repair, out-dated, vandalism • £39m deficit on Trust’s books

  12. Major Strategic Issues 2. GOVERNANCE ISSUES: • Weak • Trustees: x7 local councillors and 3 non-voting reps. • No independent trustees. • Lack of independent Chair. • Highly politicised in nature. • Trustees’ conflict of interests and lack of continuity • 1900 Act - restrictions

  13. 3. VISION ISSUES: Failed strategy to hand AP to a developer No alternative strategy / vision Lack of confidence in articulating AP&P vision Artificial divide between Trust & Trading Major Strategic Issues

  14. Major Strategic Issues 4. PUBLIC PERCEPTION ISSUES: • Inward-looking and fearful culture • Lack of media strategy • Local interest • “selling off the family silver” • Poor brand with huge potential

  15. LB Haringey (Sole trustee) APTL Board APPCT Board Panel observers observers Statutory Advisory Committee Consultative Committee reps Local Stakeholder interests Alexandra Palace – current governance reps Local Stakeholder interests

  16. GOVERNANCE AND FUTURE VISION Project Objectives: ‘Fit for purpose’ Board/s, structures, processes 2. Vision for regeneration

  17. Progress to date: Aspiration of financial independence Preferred structure / means of achieving independence TBA Commission further legal work Request creation of a Master Planning working group

  18. Timeline and Process 29 June: Independence / more legal work JULY: Political briefings / Eden + Bexley Stakeholder engagement SEPT: Updates throughout 5 Oct: Agree structural option Nov/Dec: FULL COUNCIL

  19. 6558 sqm of pillar free event space. • Hosted the likes of the MTV Awards, • The Rolling Stones and The Arctic Monkeys. • Home to prestigious corporate clients such as Royal Mail and Microsoft. • Looked over by our • World famous organ which is over 100 years old. IMAGE AREA The atmospheric and historical Great Hall is ideal for banquets, concerts, exhibitions and large conferences. The Great Hall

  20. 2740 sqm with full blackout. • Home of The World Darts Championships, UK Nike 5-a-side tournament and a visit from • Bill Clinton. The versatile West Hall, our second largest room is also ideal for conferences, award ceremonies and live events. The West Hall

  21. IMAGE AREA An elegant welcome from Palm Court, our main entrance; A beautiful 19th century glass domed atrium filled with palms and fountains. Ideal for registration, receptions, retail and networking. The Palm Court

  22. IMAGE AREA The Palace in Action

  23. £2m investment….

  24. Thank you I would be delighted to answer any questions

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