Decision details

To consider the Fees and charges for the Library service for the financial year 2017/18.

The Deputy Leader of the Council agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1.      To agree the fees and charges as set in Appendix A for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, noting that for most charges a nil increase is proposed.

2.      To introduce a new category of Library Membership with effect from 1 April 2017 at a cost of £20 per year.

3.      To introduce a visitor charge of £2 per day for the use of Blackpool Libraries’ ICT facilities and withdraw the previous the £10 annual charge.

4.      To agree that the fees and charges approved at decisions 1, 2 and 3 above can be reduced from the agreed charges on the published officer decision of the Director of Place after consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member. This would include the adding of additional discounts.