Library/One Stop Shop Service September 2015
Update Following PAC recommendations from 17th July Communities PAC Meeting, Further work is to be carried out before final decision is made on future delivery of Libraries and One Stop Shops
Aim Protect the whole library/One Stop Shop service in Cornwall whilst meeting the budget savings(£1.8million)
Interest received Initial expressions of interest 14 Town Councils, 6 Community groups
Work In Progress Defining a comprehensive and efficient service for Cornwall Libraries
Work In Progress Developing more detailed site manuals Property Maintenance Issues HR/TUPE Performance Data Ongoing Contracts IS
Work In Progress Re- engaging with those who expressed an initial interest to make arrangements for more detailed discussions Engaging with organisations in areas where no interest has currently been expressed
Work In Progress Further Staff Engagement events taken place to discuss potential models of service delivery including: Co-location, aligned to Property Rationalisation Strategy. Partnership working High level income generation/sponsorship Technology solutions
Power of General Competence An alternative approach would to set up a new local voluntary organisation to ‘host’ services. It is possible to set up either a Community Interest Company (CIC) or Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with Town or Parish support to operate services. There are many examples of voluntary organisations operating local services within Cornwall, e.g. Saltash Gateway CIC runs a number of services and is in the process of agreeing to take on a new building through Cornwall Council’s devolution process. (See Some existing voluntary organisations may be interested in helping Town and Parish Councils to explore these ideas
Key Dates 30 th September – Final submission for further expressions of interest 27 th October – Communities Policy and Advisory Committee (PAC) 4 th November – Cabinet Meeting
Any Questions?
Anne McSeveney Assistant Head for Face to Face Services Cornwall Council County Hall Truro TR1 3AY Tel: