Decision details

(Minute 57)

The report of the City Centre Manager was submitted, setting out key outputs from the work of the Task and Finish Group.

Members were advised that Christmas Lights in the City Centre had been a long- standing issue and the task and finish group had focused on the effective use of Council funds and the need to provide a quality display for the core of the City Centre.

Scrutiny Committee - Economy considered the report at its meeting on 30 May 2013 and the comments of members were noted.

Noting the options and the reasons stated in the report Executive recommendedto Council that a budget of £14,500 be allocated for 2013, 2014 and 2015 to provide a core display of Christmas Lights.