Barnet Council is set to conduct a review of its library strategy, as indicated in the Cabinet Forward Plan presented at a recent Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting.
The review aims to ensure that the library services align with the needs of the community and are sustainable for the future. The specific details of the review, including its scope and timeline, will be outlined in a report to be considered by the cabinet.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, to consider the forward plan as part of its agenda. The committee also reviewed its work programme for 2025-26, with the Library Strategy review scheduled for consideration at the November meeting, ahead of a cabinet decision in December. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee will review the strategy and provide comments or recommendations to the Cabinet before a final decision is made.