Decision details

The Deputy Leader of the County Council presented a report setting out proposals for the future configuration of the Council’s property portfolio, and the service delivery models in relation to the Library Service and Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Service.

In presenting the  detail of the report, Mel Ormesher, Head of Service – Asset Management, noted that there were a number of minor corrections to be made, and that these would be added to the published papers.

It was confirmed that a full consultation would now begin on the proposals, and that expressions of interest were welcomed from bodies wishing to take over the operation of council facilities, as were any alternative proposals, but having regard to the resource restrictions that applied to the council. 

Resolved: That:

  i.  the service delivery models in relation to the Library Service and Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Service at Appendices 'A' and 'B' respectively be approved, and

  ii.  a 12 week consultation be undertaken on the Property Strategy proposals set out in the report which will include the statutory consultation requirements with respect to designated children's centres, be approved. The outcomes would be reported back to the Cabinet meeting to be held in September.