Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and culture  seeking approval for a programme of events, support and associated budgets during 2015/16 which will see a mix of community, brand building and Rugby World Cup (RWC2015) events across the city that will be co-ordinated by Marketing Gloucester Ltd.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS REPORT IS AVAILABLE IN AN ADDENDUM PACK AND REFERENCED AS ITEM 8A.

RESOLVED:

That the 2015/16 programme of Council funded and supported events as set out in Section 3 of the report be approved.

That the criteria set out in paragraph 5.3 of the report are still relevant and should form the basis of any strategic decision making when planning future events and festivals.

Councillor James declared a personal interest in agenda Item 8A (Festival and Events Programme) through his role as Chair of Marketing Gloucester Limited (MGL).

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Culture seeking approval for a programme of events, support and associated budgets during 2015/16 which would see a mix of community, brand building and Rugby World Cup (RWC2015) events across the City that would be co-ordinated by MGL. 

Councillor James explained that the proposals would allow for a diverse range of events to be held in the City which would contribute to economic and residential benefit whilst retaining flexibility in the budget, by means of the contingency fund, for (RWC2015) events.

Cabinet Members were pleased to note that the programme catered for a wide range of the City’s population across the year and would contribute to promoting the City’s identity and inspiring pride in local residents.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the 2015/16 programme of Council funded and supported events as set out in Section 3 of the report be approved.

2.    That the criteria set out in paragraph 5.3 of the report are still relevant and should form the basis of any strategic decision making when planning future events and festivals.