Issue - meetings

Please note that Appendix 'C' to this report is in Part II and appears as Item No. 21 on the Agenda.

Cabinet considered a report outlining proposals in relation to the provision of library facilities in Lytham, Fylde. A number of options were presented and issues considered.

In considering the report, Cabinet expressed gratitude and appreciation for the work and contributions of both the Lytham Town Trust and the Friends of Lytham Library and Institute in helping develop the options presented for the reopening of the library in Lytham.

Resolved: That:

  i.  a full library service be established at Lytham Assembly Rooms

  ii.  An allocation to fund capital works as set out in the report to establish a library service in Lytham to be funded from the Libraries Re-instatement Capital Allocation of £1.571m

  iii.  an Agreement for the establishment of the library in the Lytham Assembly Rooms be entered into

  iv.  the county council's interest in the Lytham Institute be surrendered.