Agenda item

Kenwood Events 2019/20

The Kenwood House General Manager to be heard.

Minutes:

Members received a verbal update from Kenwood House General Manager regarding events at Kenwood House and the following comments were made:

 

·         The Kenwood House General Manager advised that Kenwood House had again hosted two public engagement meetings to receive advice and feedback from the public concerning its outdoor events and inform the 2020 Events Programme. A summary of the feedback was provided in the agenda pack.

 

·         Members were advised that the visitor count for outdoor events in 2019 was 44,900 people and that capturing these figures was good for funding bids.  

 

·         It was noted that Kenwood House remains open all year and that its access routes were important to the local community. Accessibility was a key issue raised by residents at the 2018 engagement sessions.

 

·         The community were supportive of outdoor events but were keen that the building/breakdown of structures had a limited impact on the site. Dust was identified as an impact to the Kenwood House itself and solutions were being identified to protect the building. There were also issues with the use of South Terrace.

 

·         The House Festival generated £75k in donations.

 

·         The 2020 Events Programme would be updated in February incorporating all feedback.

 

·         Members found the process useful and it was noted that the Heath had similar commitments to the local community regarding pathways and access.

 

 

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