Issue - meetings

Councillor Subedar submits a report informing the Cabinet of the proposal to develop a new Library and Resources Centre in Braunstone.  The Cabinet is asked to agree the broad approach, authorise detailed scheme development, agree the establishment of the Project team and note that further reports will be received as details are developed.

Councillor Subedar submitted a report informing the Cabinet of the proposal to develop a new library and resource centre in Braunstone.  It was noted that the proposal involved building a new library and resource centre on the site of the current community centre, either as an extension to the existing facility or demolishing the building and developing a totally new build.  The facilities would include a library, 20-place computer suite, community spaces, café and play area.  Further details would emerge through the consultation process.  It was noted that the choice of extension or total new build would be covered during the options appraisal and presented to the Braunstone Community Association for their decision.

The Cabinet welcomed the proposal as an example of a constructive working relationship between the City Council and the people of Braunstone.

RESOLVED:

(1)that the broad approach to the project be approved and officers be authorised to progress a detailed scheme development;

(2)that approval be given for the establishment of a project team, including directors from the Braunstone Community Association to develop a managed project; and

(3)that it be noted that further reports would be brought to the Cabinet as details were developed.