Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content:   Appendix 1 of this report is not for publication as it contains exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14  and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.     RESOLVED: that   a)              support for the submission of the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid be approved. b)              the submission of the the Host City Agreement and all associated guarantees be approved  for submission to UKSport and the FAW by the deadline of the 31st October 2025 subject to written confirmation of an ‘in principle financial support’ being available as set out in Confidential Appendix A c)              Delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Culture Sport and Parks), Monitoring Officer and S.151 Officer to consider any further matters relating to or arising from the bid.