Agenda item - Library Sustainability Plan

That Cabinet:

1)           Notes the sustainability plan for Libraries as set out in this report

2)           Agrees to commence a public consultation on the proposals, specifically covering the following suggestions:

3)           Consult on the proposed closure of Hollingbury Library

4)           Consult on the proposed closure of Rottingdean Library

5)           Consult on the proposed closure of Westdene Library

6)           Consult on the proposed changes in opening hours at Hove Library

7)           Consult on the proposed changes in opening hours at Jubilee Library

24.1      Cabinet considered a report that provided an overview of the sustainability plan for the Library Service, which supported delivery of the council priorities to invest in the city and to enable lifelong learning.  This involved a proposed reduction in the number of community libraries and opening hours in central libraries. The report sought agreement to start a public consultation to seek views from a range of stakeholders on these proposals.

24.2      Councillors Taylor, Daniel, Robins, Miller and Sankey asked questions and contributed to the debate of the report.

24.3      Resolved-

That Cabinet:

1)             Notes the sustainability plan for Libraries as set out in this report

2)             Agrees to commence a public consultation on the proposals, specifically covering the following suggestions:

3)             Consult on the proposed closure of Hollingbury Library

4)             Consult on the proposed closure of Rottingdean Library

5)             Consult on the proposed closure of Westdene Library

6)             Consult on the proposed changes in opening hours at Hove Library

7)             Consult on the proposed changes in opening hours at Jubilee Library