To receive an update from the Executive Lead on the progress towards a library strategy for Torbay including the options which are currently being considered to ensure a sustainable future for the library service.

The Board questioned the Executive Lead for Customer Services on the options which were currently being considered for identifying an alternative funding solution for the library service.  It was reported that this work was progressing in accordance with the timetables for the Transformation Programme and budget setting.

Resolved:  that Councillor Bent lead a task-and-finish group to work in parallel with the Executive in developing the Library Strategy.