Issue details

To seek approval to delegate responsibility to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council for the day to day running of Library services from Sherwood Library, working with volunteers.KCC to retain the statutory responsibility for providing Library services.

How the decision relates to BS4K and Corporate Objectives

To put the citizen in control: the new model will create opportunities for local engagement and involvement in running library services through volunteering opportunities

Service objectives:

• create welcoming and attractive libraries which will be centres for local communities open at convenient times.
• promote the enjoyment of reading for people of all ages, opportunities for learning
• provide access to world-wide links to information and services,

Impact/costs and risks of proposed decision

·   Savings will be delivered.

·   Services to customers will remain the same

·   The Borough Council do not recruit sufficient volunteers and the library does not open for the required number of hours.

·   Training for the Borough Council and volunteers is insufficient and the standard of service deteriorates