Decision details

1. Retain the current Hammersmith Library provision in its present location.

2. End the council run facility at Barons Court Library from March 31 2011, and enter into a suitable agreement with other organisations to:

(i) transfer library provision to a volunteer-run service, overseen by Avonmore Primary School,

(ii) utilise any spare accommodation space to other voluntary sector groups including Citizens Advice Bureau

3. If Cabinet agree to the closure of Sands End Community Centre, re-provide Sands End library provision in a community setting, at Hurlingham & Chelsea School, ensuring there is no break in service provision.

4. Cease the provision of the mobile library service and re-provide to the Home Library  Service and nearby static libraries.

5. Roll out the More Than a Library brand to all libraries, retaining the focus on books, promoting quiet space but also offering additional services within the library setting.

6. That delegated authority be given to the Director of Residents Services , in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Residents Services, to take all necessary steps to implement the above.