Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 13, 2025

Purpose: This report seeks to consider future opportunities in the city with regard to Women’s Football.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To approve the submission of the bid to be a host city for the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals.   2. To authorise the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chair of the Strategy and Resources Committee to take all steps required to submit the bid and enter into any necessary agreements to progress the bid and spend the approved funding (including procuring and awarding contracts).   3. To note the associated costs of being selected as a host city as set out in exempt appendix E.