Decision details
LIBRARY SERVICE STRATEGY - UPDATE
PDF 56 KBDecision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
This report updates Members on the progress of
delivering Library Strategy including the consultation that has
been undertaken with library users, residents and staff on
proposals to develop community managed libraries, and to market
test the core library offer, as agreed at the Executive in November
2014.
Decision:
(1) The procurement process for the Community Management of the six community libraries as detailed in Section 3.7.3 of the report be commenced.
(2) Discussions be undertaken with the London Borough of Bexley to develop a joint procurement strategy for the Library Service.
(3) Officers undertake a soft market testing exercise for the library service and undertake further consultation on the results of the soft market testing with library staff, library users and residents and bring a further update report back to the Renewal and Recreation PDS Committee.
Reasons for the decision:
The delivery of the Library Strategy is entirely consistent with the Council’s objectives around Vibrant and Thriving Town Centres as well as being in line with the council’s broader financial strategy and it’s stated ambition to becoming a commissioning authority.
Publication date: 23/03/2015
Date of decision: 23/03/2015
Effective from: 31/03/2015
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