The Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture presented a report from the Director of Place and Enterprise on the proposals for the closure of the Shawbury library and         for alternative library provision.

                        RESOLVED:

i)           That Shawbury Library is closed as soon as practical and that a new weekly mobile library service is introduced.

ii)         That discussions are undertaken with the Shawbury Village Hall Committee with respect to the future use of the existing library space and that in principle financial support is provided for potential investment in the reconfiguration of the existing space on an “invest to save basis”, should agreement be reached that the current lease arrangement can be terminated. 

iii)       That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and Enterprise in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture to take any further consequential decisions relating to the closure of the library.