Issue - meetings

This paper details the work undertaken on developing a strategic approach to community libraries. 

RESOLVED:

6.1 The Cabinet agreed to formalise its operational ongoing relationship with the four independent community library groups in the Memorandum of Understanding, attached as Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report.  

Councillor Tom Miller, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, introduced the report. He began by thanking Mr Bromberg for his contribution. He stated that the report details the work undertaken on developing a strategic approach to community libraries. In December 2016, Councillor Miller stated, the Council determined to formalise its ongoing operational relationship with the four independent community libraries in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was developed in collaboration with the community library groups with the draft version being revised following feedback from the consultation process.

Councillor Miller stated that it was also determined that ‘premises’ issues be dealt with by a separate process since they are site- specific. Officers have progressed the MoU and the Preston community library premises (Preston Park Annexe) as distinct matters with the former led by the Culture Service and the latter by Property. Councillor Miller informed Members that the report also provides an update on the redevelopment of Preston Park.

RESOLVED:

6.1       The Cabinet agreed to formalise its operational ongoing relationship with the four independent community library groups in the Memorandum of Understanding, attached as Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report.