Decision details

1.   That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to transfer the Library Headquarters to the former Ynysmaerdy School on a date to be agreed with the Head of Transformation and Head of Property and Regeneration.

2.   That the former Library Headquarters be declared surplus to the requirements of the Education Directorate and that responsibility for the same pass to the Head of Property and Regeneration.

3.   That Officers undertake a feasibility study into the relocation of the Neath Library to the proposed new development in Neath Town Centre and a report be brought back to Members for approval should it prove acceptable.

4.   That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to sell two mobile library vehicles and replace the same with one small vehicles.

5.   That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to purchase a new van for the Home Delivery Service.

6.   That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to amend the opening hours of the Branch Library Network to the hours identified in Appendix 3 for a period of three months.

7.   Following the conclusion of this three months period the Head of Transformation in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member be granted delegated authority to implement the changes to the opening hours of the Branch Network on a permanent basis.