Report of the Director of Commissioning is attached marked 1.

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Note: Since the publication of the agenda, report and appendices on Thursday, 19^th March 2015 it became apparent that Appendix 2 entitled Summary of Targeted Engagement Work was the incorrect document and subsequently withdrawn.  The correct version of Appendix 2 entitled Church Stretton Library Consultation – Engagement Plan was published on Monday, 23^rd March 2015.

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(a)   That a coterminous public and school library be created at Church Stretton School and Church Stretton’s library service be relocated to, and delivered from, this newly designed shared space.

(b)  That further work be undertaken to facilitate Shropshire Council working with the community and local partners as detailed within the report of the Director of Commissioning.

(c)  That authority be delegated to the Director of Commissioning in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, ip&e, Culture and Commissioning (North) to take any further decisions relating to the delivery of the recommendation.