Decisions

In November 2016 Cabinet approved the report ‘Library Review 2016 – Future support arrangements for Volunteer run libraries’.  This report set out its recommendations to provide funding and support to volunteer run Associate and Co-delivered Libraries from 1^st April 2017 to 31^st March 2020. 

The decision on funding and support for years 2020/21 and 2021/22 was delegated to the Cabinet Member and Executive Director.  

Therefore, the purpose of the report is to seek approval for future funding and support for Associate and Co-delivered libraries for years 2020/21 and 2021/22 from the Executive Director and Cabinet Member.

NB This decision record is being published in April 2021 as there was an administration error that meant the original decision was not logged with Democratic Services at the time. All due consultation was made at the time with Cllr Mary Lea as cabinet member for Culture, Parks and Leisure and reconfirmed with her 12/3/21.

That the Council:

(1)  Continue support for Associate libraries until 31^st March 2022 to assist their viability and stability with a support package to the value of £209k. 

(2)  The support package to include a grant pot, a new book fund,  a training package and the operational costs of the Associate libraries remaining on the Library Management System. A breakdown of the support package is listed in Section 1.4 ‘Specific Requests of the Proposal’. 

(3)  Continued support for the Associate and Co-delivered libraries until 31^st March 2022 where this can be resourced by the Library, Archives and Information Service (LAIS) with existing staff and core budget. This includes support from SCC run Hub libraries, advice and support with local and national initiatives, I.T support and training relating to the Library Management System.

(4)  Continued support for Co-delivered libraries to 31^st March 2022. Co-delivered libraries receive the same offer as SCC’s Hub libraries without the staffing and funded from LAIS core funding.  Building running costs are paid directly by SLAIS.  Co-delivered libraries may be re-charged for running costs that are above the budget due to extended non-library usage of the building.

NB This decision record is being published in April 2021 as there was an administration error that meant the original decision was not logged with Democratic Services at the time. All due consultation was made at the time with Cllr Mary Lea as cabinet member for Culture, Parks and Leisure and reconfirmed with her 12/3/21.

Contract award to Amey Hallam Highways

The tender of Amey Hallam Highways to design and construct in the sum of £52,100 is accepted;

A Letter of Acceptance is issued accordingly.

Decision taken by the Director of Finance & Commercial Services or her nominee under the authority delegated by Cabinet on 09.10.19.

The report seeks agreement for the former caretaker property, 212 Darnall Road, S9 5AF to be declared surplus as it is no longer required by the portfolio for the delivery of services.

That the site of the former caretaker property, 212 Darnall Road, S9 5AF be declared surplus to the requirements of the People portfolio.

(i) The tender of Timberplay Ltd in the sum of £36,363.64 is accepted;

(ii) a Letter of Acceptance is issued accordingly; and

(iii) decision taken by the Director of Finance & Commercial Services or his nominee under the authority delegated by Leaders report on 09.08.17.

(i) The tender of Timberplay Ltd in the sum of £6,972 is accepted;

(ii) a Letter of Acceptance is issued accordingly; and

(iii) decision taken by the Director of Finance & Commercial Services or his nominee under the authority delegated by Cabinet on 21.03.19.

(i)The tender of Amey Hallam Highways in the sum of £148,700 is accepted;

(ii) a Letter of Acceptance is issued accordingly; and

(iii) decision taken by the Director of Finance & Commercial Services or her nominee under the authority delegated by Cabinet on 19.09.18.

To award a contract to enable works to commence September 2019.

(i) The tender of Amey Hallam Highways in the sum of £20,494.29 is accepted;

(ii) a Letter of Acceptance is issued accordingly; and

(iii) decision taken by the Director of Finance & Commercial Services or her nominee under the authority delegated by Cabinet on 21.03.18.