Agenda item - UEFA Women's European Football Championships 2021

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

That Tourism, Development & Culture Committee:

1)           Notes that Brighton & Hove has been included as a host city in a bid by the FA to host the Women’s European Football Championships 2021 in England.

33.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that provided information on the decision of the Football Association (FA) to bid to host the Women’s European Football Championships 2021 with Brighton & Hove nominated as a host city.

33.2      Councillor Mears welcomed the report and in relation to paragraph 3.10, stated that she hoped new women’s teams would develop in the area as a result of hosting the tournament.

33.3      The Head of Sport & Leisure stated that it was hoped new teams would be created and that participation would be increased in women’s football at all age groups.

33.4      RESOLVED- That Tourism, Development & Culture Committee notes that Brighton & Hove has been included as a host city in a bid by the FA to host the Women’s European Football Championships 2021 in England.