Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report seeking approval in principle on An Comunn’s offer for Argyll and Bute to host the Royal National Mòd (RNM) in 2028.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    agreed in principle to hosting the RNM in Dunoon or Oban in 2028 and for the requirement to enter into an agreement with An Comunn to provide a maximum of £200K financial support over a four year period with the final payment in financial year 2028-2029;

2.    agreed to the Council working with Live Argyll to secure the use of the venues for the duration of the RNM at no cost to the RNM; and

3.    noted that the An Comunn Board meet in March 2025 and had requested that the Council provide an in principle decision by this date.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 5 February 2025, submitted)