Decision details
Update on the School Library Service (SLS)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
RESOLVED
3.1 To approve the proposal to cease the operation by the Council of the Schools Library Service but before closing the Service altogether, delegate to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children and Education, the implementation of an engagement process to ascertain the viability of the service being maintained by a Multi-Academy Trust, Federation, town or parish council, or other third-party organisation. Should that engagement be unsuccessful in identifying a viable interest in operating the Service, it will be closed.
Report author: David Shaw
Publication date: 05/12/2025
Date of decision: 03/12/2025
Decided at meeting: 03/12/2025 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 11/12/2025
Call-in deadline date: 10/12/2025
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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