Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval for the revised Library Strategy following public consultation.

RESOLVED to:

1)      Approve the revised Library Strategy for the period 2025 to 2029 (Appendix 2) and the development of an Implementation Plan to ensure timely delivery;

2)      Note the results of the public consultation on the draft Strategy (Appendix 3), the revised Needs Analysis (Appendix 4) and revised Equality Impact Analysis (Appendix 5) informed by the results of the consultation;

3)      Approve the use of previously allocated earmarked reserves of £680,345 to support the implementation of the Strategy between 2025 and 2027;

4)      Note that a formal consultation with staff and Trade Unions representing staff affected by any changes to contracts will commence and every effort will be made to minimise any risk of redundancies;

5)      Approve the delegation to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, to agree library opening hours and mobile library routes, and to apply the appropriate Derbyshire County Council policies and schemes in addressing and concluding any Human Resources issues which may arise from the implementation of the Strategy; and

6)      Approve notifying the Secretary of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport of the revised Strategy.