Issue details

Increasing Access To Library Buildings

The Libraries and Cultural Services Transformation Programme is delivering significant change across the Library Service. This report recommends that Cabinet agree to invest in increasing access to Surrey County Council library buildings. The initial phase focuses on thirteen libraries across the county, with evaluation of the benefits to inform any further roll-out.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/05/2022

Decision due: 26 Jul 2022 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Communities

Lead director: Executive Director for Customers and Communities

Contact: Tel: 07792 225786.

Consultees

A co-design methodology and resources are now in operation to support resident engagement. Engagement with district and borough partners forms a critical strand of the co-design activity, and officers will continue to engage on that basis, to ensure the fit with wider opportunities in localities.

The programme has presented to, and continues to engage with, NHS and commissioning partners (SCC and Surrey Heartlands).