Decision details

To agree to commence a consultation on how best to deliver future library services in Slough.

(a)  That the contents of the Library Services Needs Assessment 2021 set out in Appendix A to the report and the recommendations contained within it be noted.

(b)  That the options for future Library Service delivery set out in paragraph 4 Appendix C of the report be agreed.

(c)  That a public consultation on the future delivery of library services, as set out in Appendices C and D to the report be agreed (noting that a revised version of Appendix D had been published in a Supplementary Agenda).

(d)  That Delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of Customer and Communities, following consultation with the Lead Member for Children’s Services, Lifelong Learning & Skills and the Lead Member for Leisure, Culture & Communities to undertake the consultation and prepare a final business case for the future delivery of library services.

(e)  That it be noted that a report would be brought back to Cabinet in Quarter 4 of 2021/22 recommending a proposal for the future delivery of library services.