Decision details

To consider an update on consultations on savings proposals and the outcomes of completed consultations. To agree final proposals where consultations have been completed.

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services), has considered proposals to replace the Community Bus with alternative delivery models to meet user’s needs following a consultation with service users. The principal of this proposal was considered by the Executive Meeting at its meeting on 1 October 2013 as part of the Medium Term Financial Plan update.

The Executive Councillor has agreed that:-

·         the Community Bus is decommissioned by March 2014;

·         deliveries of materials from which residents/users will self -select are made available at residential settings which can accommodate them;

·         visit schedules are redesigned to allow Home Library Service and self-selection deliveries to be coordinated;

·         added value services including information, advice and reminiscence sessions are incorporated into the visit schedule at appropriate intervals;

·         a three week rota is introduced in consultation with service users;

·         service provision is reviewed in 6 months.

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A range of consultations have been and will be undertaken with the public, service users and staff.