THAT,

(a)            subject to Council approval of the capital programme in December 2015; the Hereford Library Users Group (working with other relevant stakeholders) be invited to confirm by the end of February 2016, whether or not they wish to work with the council to explore options for future service delivery of a library in Hereford;

(b)            subject to Council approval of the capital programme, works be undertaken at the earliest opportunity to remove asbestos from the Broad Street building at a cost of £86k; and

a further report be brought forward following consultation with stakeholders to determine a preferred option.