Decision details

BCP Council Libraries – Update on Library Strategy Development

Decision Maker: Overview and Scrutiny Board, Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To update Cabinet on progress with the development of BCP Library Strategy

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)          notes the content of the report and outcomes of the Public Consultation;

(b)          notes and comments on the planned tranches of work to define the service offer and the options appraisal process regarding buildings; and

(c)          approves the timescale of no later than end of May 2025 for presenting the key elements of the future library strategy

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Customer, Communications and Culture

Reason

The purpose of this report is to update Cabinet on the progress made on developing the BCP Library Strategy and to seek endorsement around the key recommendations and next steps.

Report author: Matti Raudsepp

Publication date: 13/12/2024

Date of decision: 10/12/2024

Decided at meeting: 10/12/2024 - Cabinet

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