Issue - meetings

A report to update Cabinet on the next steps in re-designing the library service.

Wards: All

Officer: Carol Stump, Chief Librarian

1)    That approval be given to the framework, as set out in paragraph 2.4 of the considered report, and that there be a period of time to establish how the service, with support from communities and partners, will contribute towards Council priorities and outcomes in a local context with reduced financial resource.

2)    That approval be given to the procurement of an external partner to provide the Home Service, on behalf of the Council.

3)    That the current library fine charging system be reviewed.

4)    That the risks as set out at paragraph 2.2 of the considered report and that it be agreed that the Council retains the delivery of service provision.

5)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Adults and Health), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, to make individual change service decisions.