Decision details

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that the outcomes of the public consultation, as described in the Appendices to the report now submitted, be noted;

(ii)       that the focus on previous consultation in 2016 in seeking the views of non-library users be noted;

(iii)      that the support in the outcome of the public consultation, for the original proposal to reduce opening hours and introduce a tiered model with the exception of changes at Hoyland and Library @ the Lightbox, be noted;

(iv)      that it be noted that there is a requirement for a revised Customer Services operating structure;

(v)       that the proposed revised opening hours for libraries with effect from 1^st April, 2019 be approved;

(vi)      that approval be given to the proposed Library Strategy with effect from 1^st April, 2019; and

(vii)     that the Silverdale Book Collection be discontinued from 1^st January, 2019.