Issue - decisions

RESOLVED:       That Option 1 be approved i.e. explore option that toys be added to the Mobile Library which visits all areas of the city and is open to all families.

REASONS:         (i)      All families will be able to access the

service through the mobile library which will            also offer the services of an experienced

colleague (eg in story-telling) as well as opening up opportunities for families to access other services from the mobile library.

                             (ii)      Children’s Centres will gift the remaining

                                      Toy Bus toys to the Library Service.

                             (iii)     No further expenditure would be required

                                      on a new vehicle.

(iv)    Toy Bus staff could be redeployed to existing vacancies in the Children’s Centres to improve capacity there and support the process of reaching vulnerable families.

(v)     This option is supported by the consultation process and allows the service to make the necessary budget savings in this financial year.