Decision details

Consideration was given to a report that advised Members of lessons learnt from the 2019/20 round (round one) of the Argyll and Bute Council Strategic Events and Festivals Fund and to ask for approval of an enhanced process, based on evaluation of the initial round.

Motion

To agree the recommendation within the report as follows –

It is recommended that Members of the Policy and Resources Committee:

a)    Note the lessons learnt from the first round of the Strategic Events and Festivals Fund 2019/20;

b)    Approve the process for the second round of the Strategic Events and Festivals Fund 2020/21, as outlined in the report at paragraph 5.10.

Moved Councillor Aileen Morton, seconded Councillor Gary Mulvaney.

Amendment

To agree the terms of the Motion but to add at the end the words “with the change of the two references to £30,000 in para 5.10 (2) to £40,000.

Moved Councillor Alan Reid, seconded Councillor Dougie Philand.

Decision

On a show of hands vote, the Motion was carried by 10 votes to 2 and the Committee resolved accordingly.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 15 August 2019, submitted)