Received a report on proposals for the Council to host the British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA) Annual Conference 2005, which is to take place on 11 and 12 October.
Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of ‘Regenerating the Local Economy’ and ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough’, to:
1. The Council hosting the 2005 BURA Annual Conference on 11 - 12 October, using facilities at The Broadway and Barking Town Hall;
2. A contribution towards the costs of the event of up to £50,000 from Regeneration and Environment departmental budgets for 2005-06;
3. Note that contributions towards the remaining costs for the event will be sought from external regeneration partners; and
4. The Council meeting any shortfall in funding from external regeneration partners up to a further £50,000.