Decision Maker: Finance and Resources Committee

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)      Notes the support for the North East of Scotland to host the World Rally Championships (WRC) by regional partners and Tourism Levy development partners, and the associated benefits. Appendix A; (2)      Notes the competitive bidding process and timeline partners are following to apply to host this event in the North East of Scotland; (3)      Agrees that Aberdeen City Council will contribute to the costs outlined by Motorsport UK for three Councils at £3M over three years, with the intention that Aberdeen City’s share will be reimbursed by the Visitor Levy; (4)      Instructs the Chief Officer – City Development & Regeneration to enter a Memorandum of Understanding with Motorsport UK, Appendix B, which will allow Motorsport UK to submit an application to host the World Rally Championships in Aberdeen City Boundaries; and (5)      Should the bid be successful or otherwise, instruct Chief Officer – City Development & Regeneration to provide an update on planning proposals and council governance at the first meeting of the Finance and Resources Committee following the outcome of that bid.