Issue - meetings

This report details progress made on the extension and refurbishment of Acomb Library to create a new Library Learning Centre and seeks agreement on:

§         the proposed opening hours

§         the naming of the centre

§         the provision of refreshments

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to agree to:

·        The proposed opening hours for the centre

·        Naming the centres ‘Explore’

·        Pursue a staffed catering facility and to delegate the detailed arrangements to the Director of Learning, Culture and Children’s Services subject to any proposal being at worst cost neutral.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  In order that planning and promoting the service can move forward.

Members considered a report that detailed progress made on the extension and refurbishment of Acomb Library to create a new Library Learning Centre and sought agreement on:

·        The proposed opening hours

·        The naming of the centre

·        The provision of refreshments

The Head of Libraries and Heritage reported that work on the building had been completed ahead of time and within budget.

Members felt that the café would be an important part of the new library and encouraged Officers to seek a staffed catering facility rather than installing vending machines.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member be advised to agree to:

·        The proposed opening hours for the centre¹

·        Naming the centres ‘Explore’²

·        Pursue a staffed catering facility and to delegate the detailed arrangements to the Director of Learning, Culture and Children’s Services subject to any proposal being at worst cost neutral. ³

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  In order that planning and promoting the service can move forward.