Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to progress in promoting cycling in Gateshead and to securing a stage of the Tour of Britain cycling event in Gateshead. 

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the Council’s participation in the Tour of Britain cycling event, by hosting a stage in Gateshead be endorsed.

(ii)

That the action taken by the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources in entering into contract negotiations to secure a stage of the Tour of Britain 2019 cycling event in Gateshead, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution Schedule 5, Part 2 – General Delegations to Managers, Paragraph 4 (e), be noted.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To cement Gateshead’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events and support the delivery of Gateshead’s Culture Strategy.

(B)

To support delivery against key Council policy objectives such as the Gateshead Culture Strategy and the Thrive Agenda.

(C)

To increase participation in sports, notably cycling, through a strategic approach to cycling in Gateshead.