Purpose

Cabinet will be asked
to agree next steps for libraries and potential closures following
the recent libraries public consultation.

Decision

Cabinet

1.    
Considered and noted the results of
the Library Strategy consultation;
 

2.    
Approved and has adopted the Library Strategy
2024-29 (as attached to this report);
 

3.    
Agreed the closure of three branch libraries from 1
April 2025 as set out in this report;
 

4.    
Agreed that the three branch libraries are
mothballed from 1 April 2025 and delegates to the Strategic
Director of Place the authority to use the branch library buildings
for any appropriate meanwhile use, provided that any proposals for
the disposal or long term use of the branch libraries be brought to
a future Cabinet meeting;
 

5.    
Agreed that the mitigating actions in section 5 are
progressed;
 

6.    
Agreed that the budget for book stock is continued
as set out in this report.