There are 27 Community Managed Libraries
(CMLs) that form part of Staffordshire’s statutory library
network.
Staffordshire’s Community Managed Libraries have 5-year
contract and lease agreements with Staffordshire County Council
which can be renewed for a further 5 years with a further option to
extend for 5 years.
On 19 February 2020, Cabinet endorsed and agreed a further support
package for the community managed library model which will enable
the sustainability of the Community Managed Libraries and support
their work within communities. It was agreed that the first
contracts and leases could be extended from April 2021.
By December 2022, 16 CML contracts and leases have been renewed and
the Blythe Bridge, Knutton and Gnosall contract and lease is in
progress.
During 2022, Loggerheads Community Information Shop confirmed their
decision not to renew their contract and lease for Loggerheads
Library.
Staffordshire County Council’s procurement team have advised
that a procurement exercise is not required.
The decision to transfer the lease for Loggerheads Library building
will be considered by the Strategic Property Sub-committee on 7th
June 2023.