Decision details

This report seeks approval for the Council Chamber to be used by 1350 Squadron Air Cadets for their annual awards ceremony on Saturday 16^th November 2013.

1350 (Fareham & District) Squadron Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Air Force. The ATC enables young people between the ages of 13 and 17 years old to explore an interest in aviation whilst taking part in activities and developing skills which will be of practical use in the military services and in civilian life.

1350 Squadron hold an annual awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Air Cadets and in recent years, the Mayor of Fareham has been invited to present the awards.

This year, 1350 Squadron have been offered the use of the Council Chamber to hold the awards ceremony as the awards will again be presented by the Mayor of Fareham.

This report has been submitted to Councillor Cartwright for decision in his capacity as the Deputy Executive Leader as the Executive Leader has absented himself following the declaration of a non-pecuniary interest as he is the President of 1350 Squadron.

(a)  That approval be given for the Council Chamber to be used by 1350 Squadron Air Cadets for their annual awards ceremony on Saturday 16^th November 2013 with no fee to be charged; and

(b)  That the anticipated additional overtime costs of approximately £250 be added to the existing salary budget.