Masters of the yard

The attempt to clear up who is responsible for the yard has revealed how unclear it all is.

A Google-eye view of the yard

Our house officer has been kindly looking into this for us and has found the following:

Hello Bruce with regard to the yard adjacent to Cotes. I have been advised by GSMD [Guildhall School of Music and Drama] that the Prior Weston School are responsible for the car parking bays. However the lady from the GSMD said that the Barbican Centre manage the remainder and they employ a security company (Shield) who controls the shutting of the gate to this area. 

Security lock and unlock the gates at the prescribed times, however the School caretaker has keys and unlocks for the school as necessary outside of the Centre Hours. The area is used by Cotes, The Centre for the Cinemas and Café and the School. 

I have been told by the person at the Exhibition Halls that since there are no events in EX Hall One now, the area is managed by the Barbican Centre Customer Experience Managers led by Zed Major. I did email Zed a few months ago and asked if there was a dedicated number for Shield, but he did not answer. 

I still believe the BC [Barbican arts Centre] are responsible and there is a dedicated 24 hour security line in the event of any issues which is - 020 7382 7074