Issue - decisions
Opportunity to host the World Rally Championships in North East Scotland - CR&E/25/184
11/08/2025 - Opportunity to Host the World Rally Championships in North East Scotland - CR&E/25/184
(1) welcome the opportunity for the North East of Scotland to host the World Rally Championships (WRC);
(2) instruct the Chief Officer - City Development & Regeneration to prepare a detailed project proposal for hosting the WRC, including engagement with relevant partners;
(3) instruct the Chief Officer - City Development & Regeneration to report the project proposal back to this Committee in November, with detailed costings and partnership feedback, including potential funding options and risk mitigation; and
(4) delegate authority to the Chief Officer – City Development & Regeneration, in consultation with Co-leaders, to approve international travel to attend a World Rally Championship event, to be funded from the International Trade Budget and/or the City Promotions budget, should the opportunity arise in this 2025/26 financial year.