Issue details
Future Library Investment Programme - Acomb Explore Enhancement
To provide a high-level summary of progress on
the Future Libraries Investment Programme and to provide a detailed
update on the plans to enhance Acomb Explore library. Reporting on
the public consultation findings and how the feedback has been used
to create the specification and scope of works to improve Acomb
Explore Library.
Details of budget and affordability as well as the benefits for
residents.
Further information relating to external funding from the Arts
Council’s Library Improvement Fund to further support the
project.
The Executive will be asked to:
Approval to proceed with the Acomb Explore Library
enhancements.
Approval to enter a grant agreement with Explore to enable CYC to
grant the budget (part or all) and the associated T&C’s
of the ACE funding agreement.
Approval to enter any contract of works by CYC if required.
Seek delegated authority to Director of Housing & Communities,
in consultation with head of procurement and head of governance to
enter both the grant agreement and any works contracts.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: Acomb Ward; Westfield Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2025
Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;
Decision due: 15/07/25 by Executive
Reason: The action date for this item has changed. Please open for more information.
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Economy and Culture
Lead director: Director of Housing and Communities
Department: Directorate of Housing and Communities
Contact: Andrew Laslett, Strategic Services Manager Mobile : 07850001002/ Email : andrew.laslett@york.gov.uk andrew.laslett@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Public consultation was undertaken to
understand peoples future needs for Acomb Explore Library and
services.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes
Documents
- Future Library Investment Programme - Acomb Explore Enhancement
Background papers
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