Issue details

Libraries Consultation

Cabinet will be asked to agree next steps for libraries and potential closures following the recent libraries public consultation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/10/2024

Exempt information notice

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Representations on exempt information

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Decision due: 5 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing

Lead director: Strategic Director, Resources

Contact: Guy Selfe, Health and Wellbeing Manager Email: guy.selfe@havering.gov.uk.

Consultation process

All relevant Business Partners will be consulted.

 

In addition, there has been a 12 week public consultation plus a children and young people's consultation on the library strategy that includes the potential to close up to four branch libraries.