Libraries Consultation 2024 -Corrected Option 3

Closed 12 Dec 2024

Opened 14 Nov 2024

Overview

In the final phase of Libraries consultation, we based option 3 on library rankings. The rankings were generated by a priority list which balanced community need and usage and access data. Subsequently, an error has been identified in the priority list rankings. This has been corrected and a revised option 3 produced which is included in this pack.

This does not change the recommended option (option 4), however, we welcome comments on the revised option 3, details found on page 13 and 14, of the attached pack (bottom of the page, under related documents).

The attached pack includes:

  • The previous and corrected priority list ranking (page 7,8 and 9) and includes updated usage and data figures (August 2023 to July 2024).
  • The corrected option 3 results (page 13 and 14)
  • The revised option 4 proposal, previously shared 23rd October-3rd November (page 17)

Previous comments submitted on the proposals will still be considered. Any previous comments relating to option 3 that has now changed, will be viewed in light of those changes. We are now asking for any new comments in light of the revised information.

Why your views matter

Birmingham City Council is asking for all those who live, work or study in Birmingham for their views, comments and feedback on the proposed changes outlined in this communication.  We encourage comment from both current library users and nonusers.

Cabinet will be asked to make a decision on the final proposal in January 2025. We invite you to share your thoughts and comments on the options and the feedback will be included in the cabinet paper

Paper version of the survey can be found at all Birmingham Libraries, community language and other formats are available on request.

You can also send comments to the existing Libraries Public Consultation email inbox: LibrariesPublicConsultation@birmingham.gov.uk.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Libraries