Please be aware of this recent decision in respect of Enfield's Draft Library Development Strategy published on 18th March 2015. 

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 The draft Library Development Strategy aims to develop and improve the quality of library services across the borough, and has been the subject of public consultation between November 2014 and 6th February 2015. The draft Strategy aims to deliver a broader and deeper range of core library services, supported by a network of community libraries across the borough.

1.2 The final approval of a Library Development Strategy is the subject of a separate Cabinet and Council report in June/July 2015.

1.3 The consultation results showed general support for the principle of community libraries and therefore this report seeks approval to start discussions with possible community library partners to discuss proposals before the final decision is made..

1.4 The report explains the process that will be followed, so that a  broad range of partners can be considered, and seeks authority for officers to have more detailed discussions and seek expressions of interest.