The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration and approval from Cabinet for the hosting of the official start, and subsequent route sections, for stages of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in September 2018.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the benefits of the event and its preparation and delivery supported the Council’s priorities of Driving Economic Vitality and Enhancing Health and Wellbeing.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:

(1)     approval be given to hosting the UCI World Championships in 2019;

(2)     budget provision be made from the One-Off Fund to finance the costs of the championships as set out in paragraph 4.1 of the report; and

(3)     delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Council Leader to approve the Memorandum of Understanding.