Decision details
Askew Road Library proposals for future provision
PDF 30 KBDecision Maker: Strategic Director for the Environment
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To ensure the long-term provision and
improvement of Library services at Askew Road Library, and to
deliver cost efficiencies, it is proposed to contract with Citizens
Advice Hammersmith and Fulham (CAHF) for the delivery of services
for 5 years from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028. CAHF will provide 2
full time staff who will manage a team of volunteers, whilst book
stock and other services such as Internet PCs will continue to be
provided through the existing arrangements, with the council
retaining a consistent service across all library sites. CAHF have
been successfully providing the library service at Avonmore library
and neighbourhood centre since 2012. The proposed 5 year lease term
aligns with the arrangement in place at Avonmore Library (also
ending on 31 March 2028).
Decision:
1. To award a contract to CAHF to operate Askew Road Library for a term of 5 years, starting on 1 April 2023 and ending on 31 March 2028 at a total contract cost of £481,620 (approximately £96,000 per annum).
2. To approve the Heads of Terms for the lease for the occupation of Askew Road Library to CAHF and to delegate the negotiation of final terms of the lease and entering into the Lease with CAHF to the Strategic Director of Economy in consultation with Assistant Director of Legal services.
Reasons for the decision:
To support co-production with the community and to expand the range of service available at Askew Road on a more cost effective basis for the Council and the rate payer. it is recommended to proceed with the proposals for CAHF to provide Library Services at Askew Road.
Alternative options considered:
As described in the report.
Publication date: 03/04/2023
Date of decision: 30/03/2023
Effective from: 07/04/2023
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