Decision Maker: Finance and Resources Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (a)      note the findings of the evaluation of the 2024 Christmas Village; (b)      note that the Christmas Village is under contract until the 2026 iteration and that funding is in place for the Christmas Village in 2025; (c)      instruct the Chief Officer – City Development and Regeneration to report back to the Finance and Resources Committee in March 2026 with the evaluation report of the 2025 event; (d)      to instruct the Executive Director – City Regeneration and Environment to circulate a Service Update on the 2025 plan for the Christmas Village, to include details to address issues relating to the Quad Market; and (e)      to thank Aberdeen Inspired as a strategic partner in the delivery of the Christmas Village and their participation and support for the event in 2025.