The Tour de Yorkshire 2016 was announced on 9 December 2015.  This report seeks approval for funding for the Council to undertake some local support work and establish a profile by funding such things as infrastructure, portaloos, route dressing, singnage, promotional materials, stage hire, marquee rental, event photography, etc.

In accepting the recommendation, a sum of £30,000 will be allocated from the One-Off Fund to support local events associated with the Tour de Yorkshire 2015.

The subject of the decision:

The Tour de Yorkshire was announced on 9 December 2015.  This report sought approval for funding for the Council to undertake some local support work and establish a profile by funding such things as infrastructure, portaloos, route dressing signage, promotional materials, stage hire, marquee rental, event photography, etc.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the funding would help support those businesses and communities along the route through Hambleton who were planning to organise celebration events designed to improve the vibrancy of the market towns/villages.

THE DECISION:

That a sum of £30,000 be allocated from the One-Off Fund to support local events associated with the Tour de Yorkshire 2016.