Resolved –

(1)       That Bradford’s bid to host the Great Exhibition of the North be             endorsed and if successful the        Chief Executive can enter into a            contract with the Department for Culture Media and Sport on           consultation with the Leader and the Director of Finance.

(2)       That if the bid is unsuccessful, enter into the discussions with the        winning place to host satellite events in Bradford as part of the        Great Exhibition and seek to secure legacy funds from DCMS to          implement elements of our bid.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Regeneration / Chief Executive

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy

(Shelagh O’Neill - 01274 432076)