Issue - meetings

This report informs Cabinet of details of the inaugural ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ - a 2.1 UCI Europe Tour even which has been announced as taking place from the 1^st – 3^rd May 2015.The report provides an overview of the ambition for the city, proposed delivery objectives, an operational plan and a budget outline.

Resolved:  That subject to a minimum of £100k of the hosting fee for the Tour de Yorkshire event being met by regional support Cabinet agree to:

(i)           York hosting the day two events outlined in the report (women’s race, men’s race and finish);

(ii)          Ratify the outlined delivery objectives and operational plan;

(iii)        Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to enter into legal agreement with Welcome to Yorkshire to deliver the race in York.

Reason:     To achieve the outlined economic, cultural and community benefits for the city.

Members considered a report which asked Members to approve York’s significant involvement in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire, a Union Cycliste Internationale Europe Tour event over the weekend 1-3 May 2015.

A review of the delivery objectives and proposed operational plan for York’s role in the Tour de Yorkshire together with the outline budget for the event were reported. Officers confirmed that the Tour offered a further opportunity to enhance community engagement and it was noted that a full range of activities would be planned around the event.

Officers were thanked for all their efforts in respect of this event and also asked to examine opportunities for a children’s race, similar to that held in St Ives, Cambridge as part of the weekends events. ^1.

In answer to earlier speakers concerns regarding the costs of hosting the event, reference was made to the financial benefits for the city however Members confirmed that further discussions were taking place in the region regarding the hosting fee.

The Chief Executive referred to negotiations underway with Welcome to York and the Leeds City Region in respect of the hosting fee which is was hoped would be covered, however details were still awaited. Following further discussion it was

Resolved:  That subject to a minimum of £100k of the hosting fee for the Tour de Yorkshire event being met by regional support offsetting the costs in recommendation iv): Cabinet agree to:

(i)           York hosting the day two events outlined in the report (women’s race, men’s race and finish);

(ii)          Ratify the outlined delivery objectives and operational plan;

(iii)        Delegate authority to the Chief Executive to enter into legal agreement with Welcome to Yorkshire to deliver the race in York. ^2.

(iv)        Agree the City of York Council contribution to the financing of the event £100k from ITravel York and £150k from the Economic Infrastructure Fund.

Reason:     To achieve the outlined economic, cultural and community benefits for the city.