This Council notes with grave concern that visitor numbers in Brighton & Hove dropped by more than 14% year on year in the first four month period of 2012/13

Labour Group Amendment

THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE

That point 2 is deleted as struck through, and that an addition is made to point 4 which then becomes point 3 in the new version as shown in bold italics below.

This Council

1. Wholeheartedly backs calls to light the city’s historic beacons and equivalent structures on 2nd June 2022 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee;

2. ~~Notes that funds are in place to take forward proposals from the Wish Ward Councillors to introduce attractive low-voltage lighting around Hove Beacon on Western Esplanade;~~

2. Expresses its wish that the new lighting is operational in advance of the Jubilee celebrations; and

3. Requests the Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee to receive an officer report on 16th September to set out options for the above, to include investigating support for community street parties.

Proposed by: Cllr Appich Seconded by: Cllr Evans

Motion to read if carried:

This Council

1. Wholeheartedly backs calls to light the city’s historic beacons and equivalent structures on 2nd June 2022 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee;

2. Expresses its wish that the new lighting is operational in advance of the Jubilee celebrations; and

3. Requests the Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee to receive an officer report on 16th September to set out options for the above, to include investigating support for community street parties.