Issue - meetings

The Committee will receive an update on the success and progress of the new Calne Library model,. This will include a breakdown of usage for each library in Wiltshire and an update on the review of the Library Service to be provided.

The report will be published as a supplement to this agenda.

Councillor Jonathan Seed introduced the report explaining that the Calne Library Model had been a success. He stated that the Library was now being used for lots of different uses and the Community Hub was receiving regular bookings. The Hub was now not limited by staff, allowing it to be open for longer. He said that the “Open Plus” system benefited working people and allowed the library to be used at times convenient to the wider public.

A question was asked regarding potential security issues and abuse of the facilities. It was explained that there was card access and CCTV. Furthermore, there had been no reported instances of misuse or anti-social behaviour.

RESOLVED:

To note the contents of the report.