Decision details

The Community Run Libraries Programme objectives were set out in the Cabinet paper E3000 dated 23/11/2017. The application meets the relevant criteria and is beneficial to the local community.

Southside Youth and Community centre is open to the public daily with a café and soft play area. There are a large number of different groups who use the Centre. The funding will be used to help the local community access library services and also the internet to get information local residents need.

White Futures is a group of agencies who work together to develop the opportunities for the community in the Whiteway area. They have consulted with local residents about what they want to see in the facility, this has informed their overall business plan. On-going engagement and consultation will continue with the local community.

An equalities assessment has been carried out on the application and further advice has been given where appropriate. A support package is offered to all applicants which include Equalities Training as well as on-going support through the libraries network.

To approve the grant of £5,000 towards the set-up of a community library facility in Southside Youth and Community Hub.

The objectives for setting up a Community Run Library were addressed in the Cabinet paper and discussed at length in a subsequent call in request. All applicants meet the requirements for a Community Run Library and only one application was submitted for this location. Other options would be considered if no applications had been received.