Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report which updated the Cabinet on the work and background of the Celebratory Sponsorship Group.

Councillor Webb presented the report and advised that a great deal of work had been undertaken by the Group to date, with progress having been made towards achieving the planned £80,000 of sponsorship (which would also consist of gifts in kind, for example, lights for the Christmas illuminations).  The legal and other implications of the draft policy on Sponsorship and Advertising on Roundabouts had still to be investigated and would be detailed in a final report to the next meeting of the Cabinet.  It was noted that sponsorship would be beneficial to both local businesses and residents, with Ward Members to be consulted on proposed signage/works to ensure these were appropriate to the location in question.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the report and progress towards development of a sponsorship policy be noted; and

(b)       that officers be tasked to further scope the legal and other implications and produce a final report for submission to the next meeting of the Cabinet.