Decision details

Decision to be taken on recommendations for the future delivery of library and services following consultation in spring 2025.

To consider proposals:

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.

Options considered can be found in sections 4.38 to 4.43 of the Executive Decision Report.