Issue - meetings

To give consideration to a report on the legacy opportunities arising from the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics

The Panel received a report which outlined the preparation work being carried out to ensure that Cheshire and Warrington maximise the legacy opportunities arising from the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics.

RESOLVED

1. That Cabinet be recommended to endorse the progress made by the 2012 Steering Group and the opportunities that the London Olympic and Paralympic games brings.

2. That Cabinet be recommended to endorse the continued memberships of the new authorities on the revised steering group and support the principle of appointing a co-ordinator to support the theme champions and other stakeholders.

3. That Cabinet be recommended to contribute £10,000 to secure the 2012 co-ordinator post on the basis that legacy activity will assist the new authorities deliver key economic and social outcomes for the future.

4. That Cabinet be recommended to investigate the possibility of a separate champion for disabled facilities.

5. That a progress report be brought back to a future meeting of the Panel or its successor.