Decision details

The report sets out to members the strategic approach to the future libraries investment programme, in delivering the vision for libraries and archives buildings.

Resolved:  (i)      That the approach, scope and governance arrangements for the Future Libraries Investment Programme be approved.

Reason:     To ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear between Explore and City of York Council for the successful delivery of the Programme.

                   (ii)      That a budget of £150k, funded from the £4m capital budget, be approved to appoint a project manager and provide an operational budget for the first two years of the Programme, commissioning the professional services referred to in paragraphs 18 and 23 of the report.

Reason:     To allocate the resources required to deliver the Programme’s first phase.