Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That the proposal that an online Cherwell Lottery be launched as detailed in the business case (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minute Book) and that this includes a financial contribution and in-kind support, subject to this being funded from existing resources, be agreed.

(2)          That it be agreed that subject to procurement, due diligence and compliance with the guidance contained in the Joint Contract Procedure Rules, the council uses an external lottery manager (ELM) to run and operate the lottery and shares the risk of running it with them.

(3)          That agreement be given to the council providing £3K for set-up costs and £1k for the annual license andadministration costs and that in the first year the council allocates £1.5K for marketingfunded from existingresources, and £350 annually for on-going marketing (the majority of marketing material is paid for by the External Lottery Manager).

(4)          That it be agreed that an annual review of the Cherwell Lottery be reported to Executive on the anniversary of its launch.