Agenda item

Report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Board received a report of the Executive Director of Community and Children’s Services updating Members on the work being done to plan and prepare for the 2023 LCF.

Members were informed that the dates for the LCF had been agreed as:

·       3 July 2023 (primary day)

·       4 July 2023 (secondary day)

·       5 July 2023 (post-16)

Members were asked to assist with the LCF day for the post-16s by connecting the City Corporation with organisations interested in running stalls at the event. Members were also asked to assist by connecting the City Corporation with organisations who would be willing to offer visits to their workplace on 6 July 2023.

In response to a query from a Member, the Board was informed that logistics companies were under-represented at the previous LCF. Additionally, Members were informed that a significant number of children were interested in employment in the sports industry and legal profession.

Officers agreed to circulate a list of sectors that were not currently adequately represented at the LCF to Members.

RESOLVED, that Members –

·       Note the report

·       Note the actions being undertaken in preparation for the 2023 festival.