24 Major Events Programme - Tour of Britain 2019 PDF 94 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Corporate Resources
Minutes:
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. |
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That the Council’s participation in the Tour of Britain cycling event, by hosting a stage in Gateshead be endorsed. |
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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. |
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The above decisions have been made for the following reasons: |
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To cement Gateshead’s reputation as a host of major international sporting events and support the delivery of Gateshead’s Culture Strategy. |
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To support delivery against key Council policy objectives such as the Gateshead Culture Strategy and the Thrive Agenda. |
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To increase participation in sports, notably cycling, through a strategic approach to cycling in Gateshead. |