Decision details

(1)        That the progress being made in relation to the construction of the Lea Valley White Water Canoe Centre and the potential Legacy Benefits arising from the 2012 Olympic Games be noted;

(2)        That, subject to the formal agreement of the post’s work programme, a contribution of £10,000 per annum from existing budgets within the District Development Fund over the next two years to fund the appointment of a shared Olympics Officer be agreed in principle; and

(3)        That, in return for the Council’s contribution to the funding of this post, the shared Olympics Officer be expected to report to Council meetings on a regular basis.