Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Chief Libraries, Arts and Heritage Officer informing of the challenges faced in the delivery of the Leeds Library and Information Service and, in taking into account the delivery of other front line services, outlining proposals to undertake a consultation exercise, aimed at ensuring the service reflects the demands of local people and enables greater access to stock and information.

The Chief Libraries, Arts and Heritage Officer submitted a report informing of the challenges faced in the delivery of the Leeds Library and Information Service and, in taking into account the delivery of other front line services, outlining new approaches for consultation which would ensure the sustainability and relevance of the library service for the people of Leeds.

Members referred to the possibility of extending the consultation period, should this be required.

RESOLVED -

(a)  That the operational challenges of the Libraries and Information Service, as outlined within the submitted report, be noted.

(b)  That a public consultation exercise on the detailed proposals contained within appendix 1 to the submitted report be approved.

(c)  That a further report be submitted to the Board early in 2011 outlining the outcome of the consultation process and which takes into consideration the outcomes from the Comprehensive Spending Review.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillors A Blackburn and Golton respectively required it to be recorded that they abstained from voting on the decisions referred to within this minute).