Issue - meetings

[To approve a new ten year Libraries Strategy, following public consultation.]

1. That the 10 year Libraries Strategy (Appendix A to the report) be approved, having read and considered the appendices in full, including the feedback received in the twelve week consultation period (Appendix B to the report) and equalities analysis (Appendix C to the report).

2. That it be agreed to review the location of Bilston Library and Gallery at a future Cabinet meeting, pending more detailed feasibility study.

Councillor John Reynolds presented the 10 year libraries strategy for approval, following the 12 week public consultation that had been held from 27 February to 21 May 2017. Over 800 people had participated in the consultation through various mediums including public events. Public opinion had been sought regarding the location of Bilston Library, response had been mixed and more information was requested by the public. In order to explore these issues more fully and provide this information to the public for consideration, Cabinet would be asked to consider the findings of a more detailed feasibility study at a future meeting.

Resolved:

1. That the 10 year Libraries Strategy (Appendix A to the report) be approved, having read and considered the appendices in full, including the feedback received in the twelve week consultation period (Appendix B to the report) and equalities analysis (Appendix C to the report).

2. That it be agreed to review the location of Bilston Library and Gallery at a future Cabinet meeting, pending more detailed feasibility study.