AP/1/4/2/7
Reference code
AP/1/4/2/7
Level of description
File
Title
Agendas, minutes, reports and associated papers of the Alexandra Palace and Park Committee and the Alexandra Palace and Park Advisory Committee, 1986
Date
1986
Quantity & Format
2 Folders
Scope and content
Alexandra Palace and Park Committee and Alexandra Palace and Park Advisory Committee meetings in 1986 on 14 February; 17 April; 8 June; 8 July; 16 July; 16 September and 11 November.
Key discussion items include: Report requesting closer cooperation with the Environmental Co-ordinating Committee; equal opportunities - recruitment statistics and monitoring; traffic management report; updated cost plan and timeline for development; tendering progress with a cost plan compiled by Donald Smith, Seymour and Rooley; The Royal Television Society proposal for an exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of TV broadcasting; archive location update; adapted proposal for riding stables; South West Retaining Wall improvements; Blandford Road drainage work; Garden Centre - community competition; reintroducing The Haringey Show at Alexandra Palace; development of the Boating Lake; proposed hotel development report, submission data item 1 - Draft Heads of Terms, operating brief; public lighting update; update on provision of ice skating facilities at the Palace, including outcome of feasibility study (prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co); report regarding the proposed Television Museum and Drama School; fundraising for Alexandra Palace Development (observatory and planetarium, the Victorian theatre, South Basement, fitness/leisure centre or archival facilities, restoration of Willis Organ, East Hall, Drama School and Television Museum, facade restoration and terrace work completion) and the appointment of Richard Molineux to assist with fundraising appeals; update on proposed observatory; report outlining the effects of Haringey's Animal Policy on Alexandra Park; tendering progress; Paddock Car Park planting; gender comment guidelines - reference from the Women's Sub-Committee; sanctions approved by Chair and panel; function and progress of The Actual Work Shop in The Grove and 1 O'Clock Club; progress in implementation of Race Equality Policy; summary of racial harassment complaints, January to May 1986; racial harassment complaints, Code of Practice progress report; Race Equality Strategies; Taylor Woodrow Contract, progress report and cost update; removal of further asbestos from South East Wing, museum preparations - temporary exhibition and preliminary works for permanent exhibition, restoration of the Willis Organ update, phase II; proposal to produce a book and booklet about the Palace to assist with fundraising; inner lining to the Great Hall; improvements to the South Front carriageway; public conveniences in the Redston Road Pavilion; waste recycling facilities; use of the East Hall and East Entrance - reporting the decision of the Sports Council and NSA concerning proposed National Ice Centre; staff changes following departure of the Highways Engineer; Thames Water Authority closure of Hornsey Water Works; code of practice for member level appointments; 1986/87 Advisory Committee membership nominations and appointments; development timeline; proposed London Country Show; recruitment statistics and affirmative action programme; report on history and potential uses for Old Theatre, magazine article on history of the Theatre, architectural drawings of the Theatre; Development contract tenders, finance and approval; availability of North Service Yard during construction works; marriage suite proposal; proposed establishment of the Alexandra Palace Astronomical Association as a charitable trust; service training budget; development update on former Railway Station; works in the park to date and plans for the future; implementation of the manifesto: First Year Priorities; manifesto commitments - implications for women, report to the Women's Committee; appointment of a Women's Officer.
Key discussion items include: Report requesting closer cooperation with the Environmental Co-ordinating Committee; equal opportunities - recruitment statistics and monitoring; traffic management report; updated cost plan and timeline for development; tendering progress with a cost plan compiled by Donald Smith, Seymour and Rooley; The Royal Television Society proposal for an exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of TV broadcasting; archive location update; adapted proposal for riding stables; South West Retaining Wall improvements; Blandford Road drainage work; Garden Centre - community competition; reintroducing The Haringey Show at Alexandra Palace; development of the Boating Lake; proposed hotel development report, submission data item 1 - Draft Heads of Terms, operating brief; public lighting update; update on provision of ice skating facilities at the Palace, including outcome of feasibility study (prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co); report regarding the proposed Television Museum and Drama School; fundraising for Alexandra Palace Development (observatory and planetarium, the Victorian theatre, South Basement, fitness/leisure centre or archival facilities, restoration of Willis Organ, East Hall, Drama School and Television Museum, facade restoration and terrace work completion) and the appointment of Richard Molineux to assist with fundraising appeals; update on proposed observatory; report outlining the effects of Haringey's Animal Policy on Alexandra Park; tendering progress; Paddock Car Park planting; gender comment guidelines - reference from the Women's Sub-Committee; sanctions approved by Chair and panel; function and progress of The Actual Work Shop in The Grove and 1 O'Clock Club; progress in implementation of Race Equality Policy; summary of racial harassment complaints, January to May 1986; racial harassment complaints, Code of Practice progress report; Race Equality Strategies; Taylor Woodrow Contract, progress report and cost update; removal of further asbestos from South East Wing, museum preparations - temporary exhibition and preliminary works for permanent exhibition, restoration of the Willis Organ update, phase II; proposal to produce a book and booklet about the Palace to assist with fundraising; inner lining to the Great Hall; improvements to the South Front carriageway; public conveniences in the Redston Road Pavilion; waste recycling facilities; use of the East Hall and East Entrance - reporting the decision of the Sports Council and NSA concerning proposed National Ice Centre; staff changes following departure of the Highways Engineer; Thames Water Authority closure of Hornsey Water Works; code of practice for member level appointments; 1986/87 Advisory Committee membership nominations and appointments; development timeline; proposed London Country Show; recruitment statistics and affirmative action programme; report on history and potential uses for Old Theatre, magazine article on history of the Theatre, architectural drawings of the Theatre; Development contract tenders, finance and approval; availability of North Service Yard during construction works; marriage suite proposal; proposed establishment of the Alexandra Palace Astronomical Association as a charitable trust; service training budget; development update on former Railway Station; works in the park to date and plans for the future; implementation of the manifesto: First Year Priorities; manifesto commitments - implications for women, report to the Women's Committee; appointment of a Women's Officer.
