Decision - Women's football in Sussex

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 16 Oct 2025 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Ian Baird

Published

17 Oct 2025

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report seeks to consider future opportunities in the city and across Sussex with regard to Women's Football.

1) Cabinet agrees that international sport, and specifically Women's sport is a great asset to the city and has produced positive outcomes for our residents. 2) Cabinet agrees to empower officers to actively seek future opportunities for the city and work with national and local partners to continue to expand Brighton & Hove's reputation as a premier international destination.

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The report highlights the economic, social, health and environmental benefits of hosting major international sporting events, particularly women's sport, in Brighton & Hove. It seeks authority for officers to pursue future opportunities with national and local partners, subject to future financial and legal review.

Recommendation

Cabinet agrees that international sport, specifically women's sport, is a great asset to the city and has produced positive outcomes for residents; and agrees to empower officers to actively seek future opportunities and work with national and local partners to expand Brighton & Hove's reputation as a premier international destination.

Financial impact

There are no direct financial implications arising from this report. Specific future events or proposals would be reviewed for financial and legal implications.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Cabinet

Date in document

16 Oct 2025

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove residentslocal businessesinternational visitorsathletesspectatorstournament volunteerslocal communitiesnational and local partners

Next steps

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Officers will actively seek future international sporting opportunities for the city.
Officers will work with national and local partners to expand Brighton & Hove’s reputation as an international destination.
Any specific future event or bid will be brought forward for Cabinet decision and reviewed for financial and legal implications.
Future applications or bids will, where possible, be presented at community meetings.

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