Issue - meetings

This report sets out options for investment in a replacement library for Haxby and Wigginton and asks the Executive Member to approve the use of the Council’s capital funding to invest in the Memorial Hall project and to co locate a new library in their premises.

Resolved:  That the Executive Member approves:

a)       The use of the Council’s capital funding to invest in the Memorial Hall project and to co-locate a new library in their premises.
 

b)       The terms of the funding and the timescales for delivery as set out in the report.

c)        Delegated authority to the Director of Economy and Place to agree the lease duration and other terms with the Memorial Hall trustees to ensure value for money is obtained.

Reason:    To establish an in-principle commitment and proposed timescale for a new library that will improve the quality of the library service for Haxby and Wigginton residents.

The Executive Member considered a report which set out options for investment in a replacement library for Haxby and Wigginton and asked the Executive Member to approve the use of the Council’s capital funding to invest in the Memorial Hall project and to co locate a new library in their premises.

Resolved:  That the Executive Member approves:

a)       The use of the Council’s capital funding to invest in the Memorial Hall project and to co-locate a new library in their premises.
 

b)       The terms of the funding and the timescales for delivery as set out in the report.

c)        Delegated authority to the Director of Economy and Place to agree the lease duration and other terms with the Memorial Hall trustees to ensure value for money is obtained.

Reason:    To establish an in-principle commitment and proposed timescale for a new library that will improve the quality of the library service for Haxby and Wigginton residents.