The report of the Strategic Director Place (Document “BL”) seeks approval to adopt a new strategic direction for the library service including a new “vision” and “library service model” following a period of formal public consultation on the proposals as detailed in the report.

Recommended -

(1)       That the Council adopts the vision and library model for 2020-25 and delegates to the Strategic Director of Place to implement the delivery and development of the model for the future.

(2)       That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director Place to arrange for further consultation to be undertaken as required as proposals affecting individual libraries are developed.

Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee

                                                                        (Phil Barker – 01274 432616)

Recommended -

(1)       That the Council adopts the vision and library model for 2020-25 and delegates to the Strategic Director of Place to implement the delivery and development of the model for the future.

(2)       That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director Place to arrange for further consultation to be undertaken as required as proposals affecting individual libraries are developed.

Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee

                                                                        (Phil Barker – 01274 432616)