DECISION

1.    To review the options for the future delivery of the Mela.

2.    To approve the recommendation that the 2017 and 2018 Mela is delivered in house whilst we market test other options outlined in this report.

3.    To agree to provide funding up to £170k for the in-house management of the Mela.

Action by:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (W. TUCKLEY)

(Head of Arts, Parks and Events S. Murray)