Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

Having noted that the Royal National Mod (RNM) will take place from 11 – 19 October 2024 in Oban and the significant economic impact expected for Oban as a result, the Council gave consideration to a report which outlined the requests for additional funding from both Live Argyll and An Comunn Gaidhealach (An Commun).

Decision

The Council –

1.    agreed a financial resource of up to £25,000 to Live Argyll to provide staffing for the use of the Corran Halls for the duration of the RNM to be funded from the unallocated general fund; and

2.    agreed the additional funding request of up to a maximum of £20,000 to An Commun to be funded from the unallocated general fund. 

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, dated October 2023, submitted)