Research and Information Service Research Paper 29 April 2013 Dr Dan Hull Preparations and legacy planning for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 NIAR 213-13 This research paper summarises preparations by the Scottish Government and other public bodies for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014. It also examines plans for the social and economic legacy of the Games, and highlights a number of issues which may be of interest in a Northern Ireland context. Paper 92/13 29 April 2013 Research and Information Service briefings are compiled for the benefit of MLAs and their support staff. Authors are available to discuss the contents of these papers with Members and their staff but cannot advise members of the general public. We do, however, welcome written evidence that relate to our papers and these should be sent to the Research and Information Service, Northern Ireland Assembly, Room 139, Parliament Buildings, Belfast BT4 3XX or e-mailed to
[email protected] NIAR 213-13 Research Paper Key Points . The twentieth Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow over 11 days between 23 July and 3 August 2014. Six thousand athletes and officials from 71 commonwealth nations and territories will attend, with 17 sports represented in total. There will be 20 events (across five sports) for elite athletes with disabilities. The budget for the Games is £561.7m, with around £461m being provided from public funds with the remainder raised through commercial activities. Fourteen venues will be used for the Games, including a purpose-built athletes’ village, velodrome and arena at Dalmarnock in the East End of Glasgow.