Decision details
SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL MAGNA CARTA 800TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
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Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
1. That all recommendations in the model resolutions 1-20, which includes the proposal for a National Holiday on 15th June 2015 to celebrate the 800th anniversary, be supported and endorsed.
2. That a total £5m contribution to the funding for a new visitor centre, with £3m of additional match funding to be raised externally, be approved in principle subject to appropriate project governance and management being put in place, the agreement of which be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games in consultation with the Leader of Council and the Assistant Chief Executive.
Reason for Decisions
The sealing of the Magna Carta in Runnymede is a major part of Surrey's heritage and cultural identity and the 800th anniversary will be an occasion of national and international prominence and significance. There will be strategic leadership from the County Council, working with partner organisations and stakeholders from across the County, to ensure that the focus of this celebration is Runnymede. Through the opportunity of the 800th anniversary, this important historic event will be fully promoted and celebrated for the benefit of residents and visitors now and in the future.
[The decisions on this item have been called in by the Communities Select Committee]
Publication date: 24/10/2012
Date of decision: 23/10/2012
Decided at meeting: 23/10/2012 - Cabinet
Effective from: 01/11/2012
This decision has been called in by:
- Mr Steve Cosser who writes The Cabinet decision to agree in principle a £5m contribution to the funding of a new visitor centre in Runnymede represents a significant commitment by the County Council. There has been no prior opportunity by the Select Committee to look at this proposal and there are a number of matters that it would be appropriate for the Committee to consider in connection with this decision. These include :- - The views of those opposing the building of the centre( to include the petition submitted to the Cabinet and the views of the CPRE circulated to members of the Committee) - Financial and governance issues (to include VFM,risk, future financial implications and responsibilites, any additional associated project revenue costs and the contribution of other authorities) - The assumed benefits to the County Council and to Surrey of this investment."
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