Issue - decisions

(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.