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 type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income above £300K - Revenue up to £500k and Capital up to 1.5m;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Coningham; Wendell Park;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/02/2023
Report access: Open;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: April 2023 by Strategic Director for the Environment
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Public Realm
Department: The Environment department
Contact: Steve Hollingworth Email: stephen.hollingworth@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 07823 534 934.