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Director of Economic Development

Members were informed that during the UK’s Presidency of the G8 in 2013, tackling dementia was made a policy priority. As part of this commitment, the UK announced it would host a Global Dementia Summit in 2014, to focus on financing and social investment in dementia care and research.

The City of London Corporation agreed to host the Summit, which took place on 19

June 2014 in Guildhall. The Policy and Resources Committee agreed at its meeting

on 8 May 2014 to cover the cost of providing the Great Hall and Crypts for the event, with a contribution of £7,000 for the Policy Initiatives Fund for 2014/15.

The Summit provided an excellent opportunity for Members and Officers of the City

Corporation to discuss issues relating to dementia care and research with key

practitioners and policy makers. HM Government was grateful for the provision of an

appropriate venue for an international summit.

The Board agreed that hosting the Summit provided a cost-effective way to engage on a major public health policy issue relevant to the communities which we serve.