Decision details

Darlington Libraries (Crown Street and Cockerton) to reduce services to click and collect and book delivery plus online access

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Community Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Following the announcement by the Government on the latest restrictions coming into force on 5 November 2020, Darlington Libraries are to reduce their services to click and collect and book delivery plus online access.

Financial/staffing/health & safety (incl virus transmission risks)/service delivery impacts/other risks and impacts considered:
The changes to the service are in line with latest Government restrictions as part of the national 4-week lockdown commencing on 5 November 2020.

Equality Impacts:
None.

Decision:

To reduce the services provided by Darlington Libraries to click and collect and book delivery plus online access, in line with the latest Government announcement regarding the 4-week lockdown commencing on 5 November 2020.

Reason: To adhere to the Government’s restrictions that come into force on 5 November 2020 as part of the nationwide 4-week lockdown.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 25/11/2020

Date of decision: 03/11/2020