9 GWYNEDD PLAN 2018-2023 Resources for the 'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme PDF 278 KB
Additional documents:
Decision:
i.
To commit £50,000 of the Council's
Transformation Fund during the 2018-19 financial year to realise the
'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme.
ii.
To review the progress of the activity and
further commitments to support the remaining period of the Scheme before the
end of 2018.
Minutes:
The report
was submitted by Cllr Ioan Thomas
DECISION
i.
To commit £50,000 of the Council's Transformation Fund during the
2018-19 financial year to realise the 'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events'
Scheme.
ii.
To review the progress of the activity and further commitments to
support the remaining period of the Scheme before the end of 2018.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted noting that this was a request to commit £50,000
of the Council's Transformation Fund during 2018-19 to realise the 'Increasing
the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme. As a consequence of the project, over the
last five years it was noted that £3.13m had been spent directly in Gwynedd by
events organisors. It was also noted that a £163,000 investment by Welsh
Government had been made to support major events as a result of Gwynedd
Council's contribution, and that events had generated £24.24m in Gwynedd.
It was expressed that it was not intended for Gwynedd Council to give
grants to event organisors but rather to work with them to invest in their
events to get the best outcomes for the county. It was noted that without the
money to invest in events, the Council would not be able to collaborate as
efficiently with organisers or have as much influence to increase the benefits
for the County.
Observations
arising from the discussion
i.
It was discussed whether the areas that were
receiving investment through major events were aware that the Council was
investing. It was noted that the Council's presence could be seen in the events
and on all marketing material, but it was possible there was room for
improvement. It was noted, as part of the plan, that staff were trying to raise
the profile of the Council and encourage organisers to spend locally.