Issue - decisions

Closure of facilities in Culture and Sport in relation to Coronavirus

20/03/2020 - Closure of facilities in Culture and Sport in relation to Coronavirus

The Director of City Development:

  Agreed that, due to exceptional circumstances, on 17th March 2020 the full closure to the public of council-run museums, galleries, leisure centres and facilities, and venues (Leeds Town Hall, Carriageworks Theatre, Pudsey Civic Centre) sites was implemented in response to Government advice regarding the coronavirus.

  Agreed that on 18th March the Council, alongside other partners, agreed to the postponement of the World Triathlon Series 2020 to a date later in 2020 or to 2021.

  Agreed that the decision is exempt from call-in.