(i) Notes the findings of the evaluation of the 2022 Christmas Village;
(ii) Instructs the Chief Officer – City Growth to carry out the necessary undertakings to deliver the additional activities for the 2023 edition detailed in this report;
(iii) Instructs the Head of Commercial and Procurement, following consultation with the Chief Officer - Finance and Chief Officer – City Growth to vary the current service level agreement with Aberdeen Inspired and contract with John Codona’s, Pleasure Fairs Ltd to deliver the 2023 event that reflects the changes detailed in this report; and
(iv) Instructs the Chief Officer – City Growth to report back to the Finance and Resources Committee in March 2024 with the evaluation report of the 2023 event.