Please Note: This decision was Called-In under Rule 12 of Part 4D of the Council’s Constitution. The Call-In was considered by the Council at its meeting on 26 March 2026 where it was supported. The original decision taken on 11 March 2026 is, therefore, deemed to be revived in its entirety in accordance with Rule 12 (h) of Part 4D of the Council’s Constitution.
1. To note the activity that has taken place to date
2. To agree the model as presented in the report to move into implementation as stated in the recommendations 4.13 to 4.36.
3. To recognise that this level of library provision is considered to fulfil the City Council’s statutory obligations.
4. To note the extent to which the proposals will support the delivery of the Council’s savings requirements as set out in the revenue budget for 2025/26.
5. To approve the release of the £1m Library Investment policy provision to be added to the capital programme as an immediate start for building alterations and improvements, and to note the availability of a further £1m within the current capital programme to support this work.