Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 21, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimously) to:   1. Approve the Outline Strategy for the future library service (Appendix A5) as the basis for further engagement and development into a full library strategy in Phase 2 (November 2025 – May 2026).   2. Note the findings from Phase 1 as laid out the Needs Assessment (Appendix A6) and agree the data as the evidence base for setting the full library strategy.   3. Approve additional budget of £88,441 to deliver Phase 2 with summary set out in Appendix A1   4. Agree delivery of Phase 2 (November 2025 – May 2026) is governed via the Library Strategy Project Board as laid out in the Terms of Reference (Appendix A4).