Issue - meetings

The Cabinet resolved to:

a.    approve the commitment in principle to hold the Urdd National Eisteddfod in
Gwynedd in 2028 

b.    approve a contribution of £200k from the transformation fund as a contribution
towards the costs of hosting the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd.  

The report was submitted by Cllr Nia Jeffreys.

DECISION

The Cabinet resolved to:  

a)    approve a commitment in principle to invite the Urdd to hold a National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd in 2028  

b)    approve a contribution of £200k from the transformation fund as a contribution towards the costs of hosting the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Gwynedd. 

DISCUSSION

The report was submitted emphasising the importance of the Urdd along with its message of peace and goodwill in Wales and beyond. Pride was highlighted in inviting the Urdd to Gwynedd to host the Urdd Eisteddfod in 2028.

The Executive Support Team Leader added that the report asked for the support of the Cabinet to invite the Urdd along with approving the associated financial element. It was explained that the Council had been very lucky to have held many Festivals and Eisteddfodau over the years, but it was highlighted that there would be a demand for resources, but that it would bring benefits and a boost to the area.

It was explained that the Urdd and National Eisteddfod had been in the county over the years, and it was emphasised that it was a matter for the Urdd to decide on the exact location of the field and the region it would be located. By establishing the principle, it was expressed that the Council would need to contribute £200k which would be funded from the transformation fund. Despite the contribution, it was explained that the economic benefit would be much higher than this.

Observations arising from the discussion:

·         Gratitude was expressed for the report and the desire to invite the Urdd was supported highlighting the importance of the Urdd's work to young people, not only locally but nationally.