Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the delivery of Brent’s Action Plan for the London 2012 Games which has been developed by the 2012 Steering Group. The report outlines key achievements to date and areas we want to develop to a secure a legacy for Brent.  The report outlines developments in the London 2012 City Operations Programme and the role Brent will be required to play in delivering successful Games.

(i)         that the progress made Brent’s on the 2012 Action Plan be noted;

(ii)        that the financial and operational implications of being a host borough be noted and agreement given to the city operations work programme as detailed in paragraphs 3.6 to 3.10 of the report from the Chief Executive.

Councillor John (Leader of the Council) introduced the report from the Chief Executive which provided an update on the delivery of Brent’s Action Plan for the London 2012 Games which has been developed by the 2012 Steering Group. The report outlined key achievements to date and areas to be developed to a secure a legacy for Brent. The report also outlined developments in the London 2012 City Operations Programme and the role Brent would be required to play in delivering successful Games. Councillor John emphasised that the council would have to meet any funding shortfall should external funding streams not support the costs incurred.

RESOLVED:-

(i)         that the progress made Brent’s on the 2012 Action Plan be noted;

(ii)        that the financial and operational implications of being a host borough be noted and agreement given to the city operations work programme as detailed in paragraphs 3.6 to 3.10 of the report from the Chief Executive.