Decision details
Library Strategy 2025 - 2030
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
A Cabinet decision is required to approve a
five year Library Strategy. The report will outline the how the
library service will achieve council priorities and meet the needs
of customers over the next five years.
Decision:
Resolved:
That Cabinet approve the Library Strategy 2025-30.
Reason for Decision:
The results of a Local Government Association Peer Challenge in July 2023 recommended a strategy be developed so the library service could continue to innovate and adapt to meet the future needs of people living, working and studying in Wiltshire.
The potential impact of demographic, budgetary and environmental changes in the future means a clear framework is required to focus delivery and ensure the statutory requirements of the library service are maintained and delivered in a cost-effective way.
By articulating the vision, purpose and priorities of the library service over the next five years the strategy will ensure the service remains relevant and able to deliver on the national and local priorities a public library is there to support.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders
is being undertaken and will be used to inform the strategy. An
Equalities Impact Assessment is also being completed.
Contact: Rebecca Bolton, Service Manager - Libraries Email: rebecca.bolton@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 718557.
Report author: Cabinet Report Management Group
Publication date: 10/12/2024
Date of decision: 10/12/2024
Decided at meeting: 10/12/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 18/12/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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