Decision details

The Arts and Venues Manager submitted a report seeking approval to enter into a contract with ROKIT Events Ltd to stage a World Seniors Snooker Competition at the Winding Wheel Theatre. The competition would be held over one weekend during the Seniors season, from September 2020 to August 2021.

The event would support the local economy by attracting visitors to the town and promote Chesterfield to a wider audience through TV and press coverage. The Arts and Venues marketing team would also work with local snooker clubs, social clubs, schools and care homes to ensure they benefitted from staging the competition.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the Council contracts ROKIT Events Ltd to stage a World Seniors Snooker Competition at the Winding Wheel Theatre during the 2020/21 season.

2.   That any financial deficit arising from staging the competition in Chesterfield be funded from the Enterprise Zone Business Rates Reserve.

3.   That the Arts and Venues Manager be granted delegated authority to make all the necessary arrangements to stage the competition at the Winding Wheel Theatre as required.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To make further progress towards making Chesterfield Borough a great place to live, work and visit.