Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet agree to:

i)             Development of a business plan for a potential community benefit society for the Council’s libraries and archive services.

ii)           The establishment of a shadow board for the purpose of taking forward this work.

iii)          Further engagement with the public and with staff on the proposal.

iv)         Present a report back, following the above, to identify whether it would be in the overall interests of the Council to transfer the Libraries and Archives service to a community benefits society.

REASON:           To identify the best delivery model for libraries and archive services in York.