Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced the presentation, reminding Members of the recent announcement of Barnsley to host a stage of the Tour de Yorkshire on 4^th May, 2018.

Both Men’s and Women’s races were scheduled to start outside the Town Hall and would come through the South Area, passing through Blacker Hill, Hoyland and Elsecar.

Members noted that a number of sessions were being held offering opportunities for businesses to get involved.  The events team would also be assisting people to get involved in the ‘In Gear’ arts project.

The Area Council Manager highlighted some of the benefits from the previous year, with 25,000 spectators spending £538,500.

Members discussed the event, and it was noted that this offered and opportunity to showcase parts of the area.  Discussion turned to financial support of the event, and it was suggested that any community activity around the event requiring additional finance should be directed towards the Ward Alliances.  Members agreed that if the Area Council was to consider supporting the event financially, this ought to include what the investment would be for, how this would help meet Area Council priorities, and how it would provide value for money.

RESOLVED that the update of the Tour De Yorkshire be received.