Decision details

Updating Library Byelaws

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To inform Cabinet of the request to update the Library Byelaws following publication of an updated version by the DCMS and to inform Cabinet of the required process to follow.

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          approved the process required to formally adopt the new draft Library Byelaws made under Section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museum Act (1964);

(b)          delegates responsibility to the Portfolio Holder for Customer, Communications and Culture to review any concerns raised through public consultation, prior to the report progressing to Full Council and then seeking final sign off from the DCMS; and

(c)          delegates responsibility to the Library Management Team for implementing the new Byelaws and using them in day-to-day operation.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Customer, Communications and Culture

Reason

The purpose of this report is to present the draft new library Byelaws for BCP Council.

 

Report author: Lynda Anderson

Publication date: 28/05/2026

Date of decision: 27/05/2026

Decided at meeting: 27/05/2026 - Cabinet

Date comes into force if not called in: 05/06/2026

Call-in deadline date: 04/06/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

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