Issue - meetings

An update on the arrangements for the Derby 2026.

The Conservators received an update on the arrangements for the Derby 2026.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Reinvigorating the Derby. The Vice Chair re-emphasised that the Jockey Club is really focused on reinvigorating the Derby Festival and Epsom Downs Racecourse. He explained that they are planning to hopefully attract more people than attended the 2025 festival. He set out that the Jockey Club will be investing in marketing, the site, the structures, and the appearance of the racecourse, which has obviously slid over the years. He continued to explain that as a result, the Jockey Club have not requested to close the footpath tunnel that leads into the centre this year and it will be left open and accessible for the public and racegoers to get in and out of the racecourse. The Chair welcomed the comments and agreed to help and support in anyway necessary.

Following consideration, the Conservators unanimously resolved to:

(1)          Note the update on the 2026 Derby arrangements from the Epsom Downs Racecourse.