The report outlines progress in the service areas of museums, libraries and archives in light of the recommendations of the LGA (local government association) peer review; and associated decisions in relation to the services under review.

The report covers key activity relating the delivery of the LGA recommendations specifically in terms of producing plans outlining the service and process for exploring outsourcing the services.  The report also seeks agreement of two key expenditure items relating to the services – namely requirements to repair the roof in Hereford to prevent weather damage and one off investment in the homeland project as initiative of national importance.