Issue - meetings

Report by Service Director, Communications

The Leader, presented a report which asked Cabinet to note the events, activities and initiatives which had taken place since the formation of the Legacy Steering Board (LSB) in September 2012, and the programme of forthcoming activities as part of delivering a Legacy for Wiltshire.

The diverse membership of the LSB was noted as were its aims which were to:

-       Boost the local economy

-       Bring communities together

-       Encourage people to keep active and healthy and

-       Support future Olympians and Paralympians

Examples of how these aims would be achieved were outlined.

It was noted that several groups and communities were planning to stage events in 2014 to commemorate the start of the first World War. The Council would be involved in an enabling role to assist with the co-ordination of events. It was further noted that there would also be celebrations to mark the 50^th anniversary of City Hall, Salisbury which was a war memorial.

Resolved:

That the work of the Legacy Steering Board and the key diary dates for events this year be noted.

Reason for Proposal

To ensure that Cabinet are updated on the current activities of the Legacy Steering Board and the forthcoming events and initiatives.