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(1)      welcome the opportunity for the
North East of Scotland to host the World Rally Championships
(WRC);
(2)      instruct the Chief Officer
- City Development & Regeneration to prepare a detailed project
proposal for hosting the WRC, including engagement with relevant
partners;
(3)      instruct the Chief Officer
- City Development & Regeneration to report the project
proposal back to this Committee in November, with detailed costings
and partnership feedback, including potential funding options and
risk mitigation; and
(4)      delegate authority to the
Chief Officer – City Development & Regeneration, in
consultation with Co-leaders, to approve international travel to
attend a World Rally Championship event, to be funded from the
International Trade Budget and/or the City Promotions budget,
should the opportunity arise in this 2025/26 financial year.