To present proposals for harmonised opening
hours within bands of libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch
and Poole.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/09/2021
Decision due: 18 Oct 2021 by Overview and Scrutiny Board (Historic)
Decision due: 27 Oct 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Tourism, Leisure and Culture (to 01/11/2021)
Lead director: Corporate Director for Resources
Contact: Medi Bernard, Library Service Manager Bournemouth and Poole - Culture and Community Email: medi.bernard@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Following CMB meeting on 14 September.
Individual emails to Ward Cllrs setting out the proposals and
rationale for each band of libraries. All Cllrs are already aware
that opening hours will be revised and that other areas of the
library service provision have been harmonised (such as fees and
charges).
Consultees
Ward Councillors with a public library in
their ward