That:

(a)        Subject to soft market testing showing demand for the use of this space, up to £230k is invested in the development of the mezzanine floor at the Hereford Library and Museum creating a flexible community use space and multi-agency office, with external funding sought to highlight the historic features;

(b)        A marketing plan for the Black and White House museum is instigated to increase visitor numbers at a cost of £20k and complete a review of opening hours of the Black and White House by December 2019 with any changes agreed by the cabinet member for contracts and assets;

(c)        A policy is instigated that archives held at HARC be open to the public or alternative arrangements in place e.g. return, charging, lower cost storage, with delegated authority to the assistant director communities to implement;

(d)        A procurement process is commenced for the future commissioning of museums, libraries and archives based on current standard of services with a further decision to be made by the cabinet member for contracts and assets on options for implementation;

(e)        A car parking charging scheme is instigated at HARC in consultation with users;

(f)         The principle of increased charging for digital archives is approved with delegated authority to the assistant director communities to agree fees;

(g)        A review is conducted as to the delivery of the school library service including consultation with schools; and

(h)        The response at paragraph 62 to the recommendations of general scrutiny committee is agreed.