To consider a report of the Executive Member for Culture & Leisure.

The Executive Member for Culture and Leisure submitted a report which provided information on the Women’s European Championships, which were to start in July 2022. It was noted that Trafford was to host the opening game and the report provided details of the activity the Council and its partners were coordinating and articulated the legacy plans that had been put in place to create more opportunities for women and girls to play football. It also detailed the position in relation to the proposed Hosting Agreement and sought delegated authority to enable the same to be completed.

The report was welcomed, with the event providing an opportunity to showcase physical activity and enhance wider participation.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the content of the report be noted.

(2)       That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy, to finalise the terms of the Hosting Agreement.

(3)       That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into the Hosting Agreement.