That this Council:
(a) believes that the hosting of one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the Tour de France, was an extremely successful event for Sheffield;
(b) welcomes that the event showcased the city and Yorkshire on the international stage and welcomes the increased profile that the Tour has given to Sheffield;
(c) further welcomes the positive message that was sent to the world about the city, both in the fantastic scenery throughout the route and the enthusiasm of Sheffield people who wholeheartedly embraced the event;
(d) further welcomes that the event has inspired more people to cycle in the city and notes that over 2,000 people took part in the recent Sheffield Sky Ride; and
(e) thanks all staff and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to make the event possible.
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RESOLVED: On the Motion of Councillor Julie Dore, seconded by Councillor Colin Ross, that this Council:- |
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(a) believes that the hosting of one of the world’s biggest sporting events, the Tour de France, was an extremely successful event for Sheffield;
(b) welcomes that the event showcased the city and Yorkshire on the international stage and welcomes the increased profile that the Tour has given to Sheffield;
(c) further welcomes the positive message that was sent to the world about the city, both in the fantastic scenery throughout the route and the enthusiasm of Sheffield people who wholeheartedly embraced the event;
(d) further welcomes that the event has inspired more people to cycle in the city and notes that over 2,000 people took part in the recent Sheffield Sky Ride; and
(e) thanks all staff and volunteers who worked incredibly hard to make the event possible. |