*RESOLVED –
1. That Chesterfield Borough Council enter into a new five-year agreement with Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited for the joint promotion and delivery of an annual Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield and that the agreement be subject to a review clause at year 3.
2. That the Chief Executive and Property, Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to agree the final details of the licence agreement between Chesterfield Borough Council and Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
1. To secure the future of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket for the next 5 years.
2. To enable Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited to agree with the English and Welsh Cricket Board by Autumn of each calendar year the hosting of a Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park Cricket Ground, Chesterfield, comprising First Class County Championship, One-Day Cup and / or Twenty 20 (T20) cricket matches.