Agenda and minutes
Royal Docks Enterprise Zone Programme Board (LEAP) - Wednesday 26 July 2017 9.30 am

1.1  The Chair welcomed those present to the meeting.

1.2  Apologies for absence were received from Debbie Jackson, James Murray, John Newbigin and Jane Sherwood.

Members to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have in any of the items set out on the agenda and, where applicable, consider if they should withdraw from the discussion or the meeting.

2.1  There were no declarations of interests.

3.1  DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 May 2017 be agreed as a correct record.

4.1  Members received an update on actions arising from the previous meeting.

4.2  The Royal Docks Programme Director provided an update on proposals for an overseas visit later in the year, and the Board would be kept informed of details once they emerge.

4.3  DECISION:

That the update on actions arising from the previous meeting be noted.

To be introduced by Daniel Bridge, Royal Docks Programme Director, followed by a presentation by YOU&ME Architects.

5.1  The Board received a presentation from Iris Papadatou, YOU&ME, winner of the London Festival of Architecture Silvertown Flyover design competition. Iris was joined by Andrew Cribb, 3Space, and Ande Gregson, GreenLab, part of the consortium that supported the winning entry.

5.2  The co-Chair noted that, as a judge of the competition, he had seen a number of inventive projects submitted, but the winning scheme provided the best strategic fit for the borough while offering an imaginative use for a challenging space and bringing jobs to the community.

5.3  Members commented that the innovative project would sit well in the vision for the Royal Docks and were keen to understand in what capacity, if any, the project could be taken forward. A discussion was held around the key challenges and timescales involved. Iris Papadatou informed the Board that having an agile approach to project delivery and appropriate phasing would be critical to delivering the project, potentially beginning with a small-scale hub, and expanding the project as technology evolved.

5.4  In response to a query, it was noted that the consortium had existing connections with stakeholders in the area and would look to utilise the expertise of others, such as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

To be presented by Shelim Shakir, Regeneration Manager LBN/Royal Docks Delivery Team.

6.1  The Board received a presentation outlining progress to date of the delivery of early projects in the Royal Docks.

6.2   An update was provided on the Royal Victoria Beach, which had now opened to the public and had received over 3000 visitors in the first week. A number of local staff and volunteers would look after the beach and there would be an increased programme of activities from previous years, including some targeted specifically at the local community.

6.3  In relation to the Siemens Community Garden, the Board noted that the first gardening session with a local school and corporate volunteers had taken place. Discussions with Siemens were ongoing to identify a regular programme of classes to maintain the garden.

6.4  The next phase of early delivery projects would be taken forward once the new team was in place.

6.5  The co-Chair noted that while the summer programme of events had improved on previous years, there was still more that could be done to draw visitors and he was keen that the history of the area be built into marketing projects.

6.6  The Chair queried whether the impact and measurable outcomes of projects, such as social impact and creation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

To be presented by Jody Tableporter, Area Programme Manager, LBN/Royal Docks Delivery Team.

7.1  The Royal Docks Programme Director presented an update on development to date in the Royal Docks, outlining progress at each of the key sites and looking ahead to ambitions and projected income from the Enterprise Zone by 2024.

7.2  An update was also provided on the procurement of a consultant to develop the Detailed Delivery Plan. Officers were keen to involve the Board in the development of the Plan and sought input on the four emerging themes of Place, Activation, Promotion and Workspace.

7.3  The Board heard that the consultant would be appointed in August, with work beginning in September. It was expected that initial proposals would be available in October, at which point the Board would be consulted. Final proposals would then be developed and presented to LEAP in spring 2018.

7.4  Further detail in consideration of this matter is set out in a private version of the minutes.

7.5  DECISIONS:

That the update be noted, taking into account the points outlined in the private minutes.

Update to be provided by Daniel Bridge, Royal Docks Programme Director.

8.1  The Royal Docks Programme Director provided an update on recruitment of the Royal Docks team and the location of the new office.

8.2  It was noted that almost all posts had now been recruited to, with the majority of the team starting their new roles between mid-August and mid-September. The team would be located in an office at the Siemens Crystal from mid-August.

8.3  In response to a query, it was noted that the GLA finance team was currently responsible for managing EZ funds on a day-to-day basis, however, as the work evolved, officers would look at whether dedicated finance support was required in the team. In addition, a paper would be brought to the next meeting to provide further clarity to the approval process for funding decisions.

8.4  DECISIONS:

(a)  That the recruitment and office update be noted; and

(b)  That a paper be brought to the next meeting of the Board to outline the approval process of funding decisions.

The next meeting of the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone Programme Board is scheduled for Tuesday 19 September 2017 at 2.30pm at a location to be confirmed.

9.1  The next meeting of the Board was confirmed as Tuesday, 19 September 2017 at 2.30pm at a location to be confirmed.

10.1  The Chair accepted one item of other business, further consideration of which is detailed in a private minute.

11.1  The meeting closed at 11.29am.