Decision Maker: Garioch Area Committee

Outcome: Note

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 4, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Committee agreed to:-   1.         make the following addition to the recommendation:-   Note that there is additional period of time for further community discussion on the options for alternative venues for library service delivery in Newmachar, and the outcome and service proposal will be reported to Garioch Area Committee for comment prior to be reported to Communities Committee on 5 June 2025; and   2.         provide the following comments to Communities Committee:-   a)         Insch – welcome the work done, the community consultation and the agreement made with Insch Institute to get a positive resolution.               b)         Newmachar – welcome the extension and further consultation;   c)         Kintore – Welcome the proposal not to reduce the public opening hours and request that any ongoing engagement is well advertised and that the timing of events is carefully considered to include as many residents as possible.   Vote (5:9)