Decision details

Services in Rochester

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Decision made

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report considers a proposal to move Rochester library into the Dickens Centre Complex in order to offer a high street location and develop a writing and literacy centre.

Decision:

The Cabinet agreed to move Rochester Library to the Dickens Complex and the development of a Writing and Literacy Centre with work to commence on 1 November 2004 and recommended to Council to provide the required additional investment of £130,150.

The Cabinet agreed to instruct officers to undertake full public consultation with immediate effect.

The Cabinet agreed the Overview and Scrutiny recommendation as set out in paragraph 4.4, and instructed officers to undertake a wider review of Council owned premises in Rochester.

The Cabinet agreed that the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture be consulted on the development and be informed of progress at all times.

Reasons for the decision:

The move will ensure that Rochester Library is compliant with the DDA and will mean the library is accessible from the High Street.

Publication date: 29/06/2004

Date of decision: 29/06/2004

Decided at meeting: 29/06/2004 - Cabinet

Effective from: 08/07/2004

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