Issue - meetings

Please note that Appendices A and B to this report are in Part II and appear as Item No. 28 on the Agenda.

Cabinet received a report report outlining proposals in relation to the provision of library facilities and also presenting options in relation to premises where Community Asset Transfer requests have been received.

In considering the report, Cabinet resolved that further negotiations with Heysham High School Sports College take place to ensure sustainable funding arrangements are in place.

Resolved: That

  i.  the progress in the community asset transfer of Bamber Bridge Library be noted.

  ii.  the establishment of an Independent Community Library in the former Bamber Bridge Library building be approved in principle.

  iii.  a feasibility study be developed to determine the costs and implications for the provision of a library service within Earby New Road Community Centre..