Issue details

Harmonisation within BCP libraries - opening hours

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

Documents

  • Harmonisation within BCP libraries - opening hours