Issue - meetings

This report reviews the programme of activities that were undertaken in York to support the Cultural Olympiad, the Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games held in London during the summer of 2012 and sets out the aspirations and plans for continuing the sporting and community legacy of the games in 2013 and beyond.

RESOLVED:       That the report be noted and the Cabinet Member’s comments on the effectiveness of the York Gold 2012 programme and her support for the principles outlined in taking the legacy forward be acknowledged.

REASON:            To promote active and healthy lifestyles, cultural engagement and development of stronger communities within the city.

The Cabinet Member received a report which reviewed the programme of activities that had been undertaken in York to support the Cultural Olympiad, the Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games held in London during the summer of 2012. The report also set out the aspirations and plans for continuing the sporting and community legacy of the games in 2013 and beyond.

The Head of Sports and Active Leisure briefed the Cabinet Member on the range of events which had been organised by the Sport and Active Leisure Team during the year, and the legacy of York Gold 2012, in promoting increased participation in sport and healthy lifestyles, creating new opportunities for disabled people, creating a new generation of community and elite sports facilities, encouraging a new culture of volunteering, establishing a reputation as a home for excellent sporting events and links to world class sport, and re-energising school sport.

The Cabinet Member acknowledged that the Cultural Olympiad and Olympic and Paralympic Games had brought many opportunities to York. She expressed her thanks to officers, especially the Sport and Leisure Team, and communities for the overriding success of York Gold 2012. She noted the legacy opportunities and the increase in the drive in community accessible sports.

RESOLVED:       That the report be noted and the Cabinet Member’s comments on the effectiveness of the York Gold 2012 programme and her support for the principles outlined in taking the legacy forward be acknowledged.

REASON:           To promote active and healthy lifestyles, cultural engagement and development of stronger communities within the city.