Decision Maker: Banff and Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Committee agreed:   1.    The recommendations as per the report; and; 2.    to provide the following comments to the Communities Committee:   a.    Committee gave thanks to officers for their work with the community in finding pragmatic solutions for library provisions in the B&B Area.  b.    Committee noted concerns regarding the passage of time from the no stand-alone library policy position agreed in 2017 to its implementation and the current report.  However, Committee strongly support the Service recommendation, and exception to the policy, that Macduff Library remains open.  c.    Committee noted that early collaboration with Councillors and local communities is essential in the years ahead and encourage the creation of and include “Friends of” Groups.