Issue - meetings

As in the recommendation.

The Chief Executive introduced the report on the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2016 which provided details of the plan which was to be hosted in Flint between 30^th May and 4^th June 2016, including the role Flintshire County Council was playing to support the event and the organisers.

                        As host County, the Council was matching the sponsorship of Flint Town Council to the level of £30,000 which had been set aside as a reserve.  The cost of promotional activity of £15,000 would be met by existing promotional budgets. The Council would also need to provide additional financial support to the Streetscene service of up to £10,000 for the daily collection and disposal of recyclable refuse from the site.  If a contribution to licence fees was required that would be pursued.

                        Members welcomed the report, commenting on the opportunity to celebrate Welsh culture and language, competitions and tourism opportunities.

RESOLVED:

            That the Council support the Urdd Eisteddfod as set out in the report and promotes the County and its attractions with a presence on the Maes site.