The Cabinet considered an exempt report relating to the London 2012 Olympic Games torch relay.

                        Resolved:

(a)    That the Cabinet supports the District hosting the 2012 Olympics Torch relay on Friday 20 July 2012;

(b)    That Officers sign the formal contract with The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) to assist LOCOG with the staging of the event;

(c)    That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive or, in his absence, the Community & Planning Services Director, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Community Wellbeing Portfolio Holder, to sign the contract; and

(d)    That Council service requirements are carried out in relation to this event, subject to the pre-agreed contract requirements.