Issue - items at meetings - Proposal for City to Host UK Corporate Games

Report of the Director of Cultural Services  (copy attached).

(1) That it be agreed that Brighton & Hove host the UK Corporate Games in June 2009 (Subject to securing SEEDA funding as detailed in Section 5 of the Director’s report).

30.1    The Cabinet Member considered a report of the Director of Cultural Services concerning a proposal for Brighton & Hove City Council to host the UK Corporate Games in June 2009 (for copy see minute book.)   The games had been running since 1988 (World) and would bring 5,000 – 6,000 participants and visitors to the city, therefore having a direct economic benefit of £2.5M - £3M, (based on VisitBrighton’s figures) to accommodation, transport providers, bars, restaurants, visitor attractions and retailers in the city. 

30.2    The Cabinet Member asked about the position should SEEDA decide not to contribute £80,000 towards the rights fee.  The International Conference Sales Manager confirmed that in this event, the organisers would either have to find another city or pay the hosting fee. 

30.3    RESOLVED – (1) That it be agreed that Brighton & Hove host the UK Corporate Games in June 2009 (Subject to securing SEEDA funding as detailed in Section 5 of the Director’s report).