Update on the School Library Service (SLS)
December 3, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to cease the Council's operation of the Schools Library Service, the Director of Children's Services will explore the possibility of a third-party organization maintaining the service, and if no viable interest is found, the service will be closed and its resources offered to Shropshire schools.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED
3.1 To approve the proposal to cease the
operation by the Council of the Schools Library Service but before
closing the Service altogether, delegate to the Director of
Children’s Services, in consultation with the Portfolio
Holder for Children and Education, the implementation of an
engagement process to ascertain the viability of the service being
maintained by a Multi-Academy Trust, Federation, town or parish
council, or other third-party organisation. Should that engagement
be unsuccessful in identifying a viable interest in operating the
Service, it will be closed.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 10.30 am on December 3, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |