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This council notes the increased investment in cycling during recent years and congratulates those involved for the success of both the Tour de France and its continuing legacy, the Tour de Yorkshire.  In particular Council congratulates Sir Gary Verity on his knighthood.

Council notes that while great achievements have been made possible, there is an opportunity to build upon these successes through the development of an Olympic standard Velodrome, to help Leeds support and develop its considerable local talent, as well as provide a venue for a wide range of both cultural and other events.

Council therefore calls on the Executive Board to instruct officers to work with partners in the Leeds City Region to identify a suitable site and funding opportunities to build a Velodrome for West Yorkshire.

It was moved by Councillor Cleasby, seconded by Councillor Campbell that this council notes the increased investment in cycling during recent years and congratulates those involved for the success of both the Tour de France and its continuing legacy, the Tour de Yorkshire.In particular Council congratulates Sir Gary Verity on his knighthood.

Council notes that while great achievements have been made possible, there is an opportunity to build upon these successes through the development of an Olympic standard Velodrome, to help Leeds support and develop its considerable local talent, as well as provide a venue for a wide range of both cultural and other events.

Council therefore calls on the Executive Board to instruct officers to work with partners in the Leeds City Region to identify a suitable site and funding opportunities to build a Velodrome for West Yorkshire.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Mulherin, seconded by Councillor R Lewis that

Delete all after “ on his knighthood” and replace with:

“along with all of the local authorities who came together to successfully deliver the Tour.

In order to build on these successes and ensure Leeds remains a centre for world class sporting events, Council celebrates the significant achievements of attracting the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the ITU World Triathlon Series to the city in 2016. 

Council further notes that Leeds University has a stated aspiration within its Sport Strategy to develop cycling facilities and is actively exploring how to realise this with partners, including British Cycling, at the present moment.

Council therefore calls on officers to prepare a report for Executive Board on the development of cycling facilities in Leeds, including in particular how the Council can work collaboratively with its partners, including the Sport Leeds Board, to ensure the success of world class sporting events in the city continues to be built on.” 

Full Motion will then read:

“This council notes the increased investment in cycling during recent years and congratulates those involved for the success of both the Tour de France and its continuing legacy, the Tour de Yorkshire.  In particular Council congratulates Sir Gary Verity on his knighthood, along with all of the local authorities who came together to successfully deliver the Tour.

In order to build on these successes and ensure Leeds remains a centre for world class sporting events, Council celebrates the significant achievements of attracting the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the ITU World Triathlon Series to the city in 2016. 

Council further notes that Leeds University has a stated aspiration within its Sport Strategy to develop cycling facilities and is actively exploring how to realise this with partners, including British Cycling, at the present moment.

Council therefore calls on officers to prepare a report for Executive Board on the development of cycling facilities in Leeds, including in particular how the Council can work collaboratively with its partners, including the Sport Leeds Board, to ensure the success of world class sporting events in the city continues to be built on.”

The amendment in the name of Councillor Mulherin was carried and upon being put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED – That this council notes the increased investment in cycling during recent years and congratulates those involved for the success of both the Tour de France and its continuing legacy, the Tour de Yorkshire.  In particular Council congratulates Sir Gary Verity on his knighthood, along with all of the local authorities who came together to successfully deliver the Tour.

In order to build on these successes and ensure Leeds remains a centre for world class sporting events, Council celebrates the significant achievements of attracting the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the ITU World Triathlon Series to the city in 2016. 

Council further notes that Leeds University has a stated aspiration within its Sport Strategy to develop cycling facilities and is actively exploring how to realise this with partners, including British Cycling, at the present moment.

Council therefore calls on officers to prepare a report for Executive Board on the development of cycling facilities in Leeds, including in particular how the Council can work collaboratively with its partners, including the Sport Leeds Board, to ensure the success of world class sporting events in the city continues to be built on.