Woollahra library plan heads to three-month public exhibition The amended 2027 - 2030 plan includes a new vision, short timeframes for two actions and an exploration of customer service facilities in libraries. Council: Woollahra Municipal Council Meeting: 9 November 2026 Recorded status: approved Source status: Draft minutes; recorded wording may change when confirmed. BRIEF Unconfirmed minutes record Woollahra’s Strategic & Corporate Committee approving the amended draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027 - 2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. The changes include a revised vision, short timeframes for two actions, a Woollahra Gallery reference and exploration of customer service facilities. A further report is to present submissions and a final plan for adoption. KEY FACTS - The unconfirmed minutes record approval of the draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027 - 2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. - The approved amendments include a revised vision, short timeframes for actions 1.3 and 1.6, a medium timeframe for action 4.2, a Woollahra Gallery reference and exploration of customer service facilities in libraries. - A further report is to present submissions and a final plan to Council for adoption after the exhibition period. - The minutes record the final motion as carried with a 12 - 0 division, but the separate listing of Councillor Torsten and Councillor Witt conflicts with the attendance list’s single entry for Torsten Merrill Witt, preventing verification of the actual tally. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The record supports reporting public exhibition as an approved step, while final adoption of the strategy remains a later process. - The supplied minutes specify the exhibition months and the further report, but do not specify the submission method or the date of the final report. - The recorded divisions total 5–7 and 12–0 respectively, but their separate entries for Councillor Torsten and Councillor Witt are inconsistent with the single attendance entry for Torsten Merrill Witt. The article reports the declared figures without treating the actual tallies as verified. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - What are the exact opening and closing dates for submissions, and how can residents lodge them? - When will the final plan and submission report be presented to Council? - What customer service facilities will be considered under the proposed action? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - The resolution provides for public exhibition of the amended draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027–2030 during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027. - A further report is to be prepared after the exhibition period detailing submissions and presenting the final plan to Council for adoption. SOURCE PASSAGES The Strategic & Corporate Committee meeting was held on 9 November 2026, and its minutes are labelled unconfirmed. "Strategic & Corporate Committee Monday, 9 November 2026 6:30 PM Minutes UNCONFIRMED Woollahra Municipal Council Strategic & Corporate Committee 9 November 2026 Strategic & Corporate Committee Meeting Minutes of the Meeting of Strategic & Corporate Committee held at the Council Chambers, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay, on 9 November 2026 at 6:30 PM." (Document title and meeting details) Resolution 742/2026 approves the draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027–2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027 and February 2027, subject to a revised vision, short timeframes for actions 1.3 and 1.6, a medium timeframe for action 4.2, a Woollahra Gallery reference at action 1.10 and exploration of customer service facilities at action 4.5. "(Councillor Torsten/Councillor Robertson) 742/2026 Resolved: THAT Council: A. Approve the draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027-2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027 subject to amending the vision statement to read: "A leading library service for everyone, creating community by connecting people and ideas throughout life", and the following amendments: i.The timeframes at 1.3, 1.6 are amended to 'short'; ii.The timeframe at 4.2 is amended to 'medium' ; iii.The words 'Woollahra Gallery' are added to 1.10; iv.Add 'Explore introducing customer service facilities to our libraries' at 4.5 B." (Item 8.2, resolution 742/2026, Part A) The amendment proposed a revised vision, a Woollahra Gallery reference at action 1.10 and exploration of customer service facilities at action 4.5, without specifying timeframe changes. "Amendment moved by Councillor Silcocks Seconded by Councillor Jarvis THAT Council: A. Approve the draft Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027-2030 for public exhibition during December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027 subject to amending the vision statement to read: "A leading library service for everyone, creating community by connecting people and ideas throughout life", and the following amendments: i.The words 'Woollahra Gallery' are added to 1.10; and ii.Add 'Explore introducing customer service facilities to our libraries' at 4.5 B. Note that a further report be prepared following the public exhibition period detailing any submissions received and presenting the final Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027-2030 to Council for adoption." (Item 8.2, alternative amendment) The minutes record the amendment as lost, 5–7, and the main motion as carried; the amendment voting list names Councillor Torsten and Councillor Witt separately. "The Amendment was put and Lost. Note:In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice a Division of votes is recorded on this matter. For the MotionAgainst the Motion Councillor Jarvis, Councillor Mitchell, Councillor Parmegiani, Councillor Silcocks, Councillor Torsten Councillor Woodgate, Councillor Dixson, Councillor Price, Councillor Regan, Councillor Robertson, Councillor Witt, Councillor Zeltzer 5/7 The Motion was put and carried." (Item 8.2, amendment division and main-motion outcome) The voting division records 12 votes for and none against, listing Councillor Torsten and Councillor Witt separately. "For the MotionAgainst the Motion Councillor Woodgate, Councillor Dixson, Councillor Jarvis, Councillor Mitchell, Councillor Parmegiani, Councillor Price, Councillor Regan, Councillor Robertson, Councillor Silcocks, Councillor Torsten, Councillor Witt, Councillor Zeltzer None 12/0 8.3." (Item 8.2, final-motion division) The attendance list contains a single entry for Torsten Merrill Witt. "Present:Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Sarah Dixson, ex-officio Councillors:Hugh Woodgate (Deputy Mayor) Mary-Lou Jarvis Jeanette Mitchell Julian Parmegiani Harriet Price Lucinda Regan Matthew Robertson Mark Silcocks Torsten Merrill Witt Toni Zeltzer (via Zoom, left meeting at 8:10pm during item 8.5) Staff:Sue Meekin - A/General Manager Richmond Alcorn - Civil Works Coordinator Emilio Andari - Manager, Engineering Services Jennifer Chenhall - Manager, Governance & Risk James Dolton - Chief Financial Officer David Franco - Manager, Property Services Paul Fraser - Manager, Open Space & Trees Micaela Hopkins - Team Leader Environment & Sustainability" (Meeting attendance list) The quoted text calls for a further report after public exhibition detailing any submissions received and presenting the final Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027–2030 to Council for adoption. "Note that a further report be prepared following the public exhibition period detailing any submissions received and presenting the final Woollahra Libraries Strategic Plan 2027-2030 to Council for adoption." (Item 8.2, resolution 742/2026, Part B) SOURCES https://woollahra.resolve.red/web/Player.aspx?id=3050 https://minutesradar.com/news/woollahra-infocouncil-strategic-corporate-committee-9-november-2026-9-nov-2026-6-30-pm-minutes-woollahra-library-plan-heads-to-three-month-2cd28e7422/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. No meeting attendance or interviews are implied. Check the original record and seek comment before republishing claims or analysis. Illustrations are generic, not depictions of actual projects.