Purpose

To update on operational issues at Barham Park
and on current progress on the building and other projects.

Content

Noted the verbal updates
provided from the following individuals and organisations who had
requested to speak at the meeting:
 

·            
Lorna Gemmell – (representing ACAVA)
highlighting the work and being undertaken through ACAVA and need
to ensure meaningful consultation with all tenant organisations on
further development of the Feasibility Study and Strategic Property
Review on the Barham Park building.
 

·            
Jane Ryan – (as a local artist using a studio
provided through ACAVA) highlighting concerns relating to security
of the Barham Park building and the impact on current
users.
 

·            
Chris Murray – (representing Young Brent
Foundation) highlighting the work of the charity and supporting the
concerns raised in relation to security of the Barham Park building
given issues being caused by an individual persistently gaining
illegal access to the property.
 

·            
Mr J M Patel – (representing Barham Park
Veterans Club) – highlighting the work of the club and links
to the local community and seeking support in securing accessible
access and the ongoing maintenance of the building.
 

·            
Shivakumar
Gurung – (representing Tamu Samaj UK) highlighting the work of the
organisation and range of activities being offered for all sections
of the local community with the request made for an extension of
their lease to further support development and use of the
facility.
 

·            
Francis Henry – (representing Friends of
Barham Library) highlighting the work of the organisation and
seeking clarification on the potential impact relating to the
outcome of the Feasibility Study and Strategic Property Review and
plans to engage with current tenants within the Barham Park
building.
 
The Chair advised that the
issues raised had been noted and would be responded to as
appropriate.  In moving on to then
consider the General Update report it was RESOLVED
to note the issues set out in the report along with the
co-ordinated multi-agency approach being developed to address the
security concerns which had been identified.