Issue - meetings

(i)       to grant an additional Public Holiday on 15 June 2026 to mark the participation of the national football team in the men’s World Cup tournament; and

(ii)       to wish Scotland’s Men’s National Team all the best for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director – Families and Communities which outlined the potential for the granting of an additional public holiday for staff on Monday 15 June 2026 to mark Scotland’s participation in the men's football World Cup finals and sought a decision as to whether to proceed to grant the day for all staff.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee determine whether the Council should grant an additional public holiday on Monday 15 June 2026.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       to grant an additional Public Holiday on 15 June 2026 to mark the participation of the national football team in the men’s World Cup tournament; and

(ii)       to wish Scotland’s Men’s National Team all the best for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

-         COUNCILLOR NEIL COPLAND, Convener