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A Member who had recently visited Artizan Street Library and Community Centre was concerned at the lack of signage for those travelling from Bishopsgate.  Members noted that signage in the City of London Corporation was being addressed as part of a wider project by the Department of the Built Environment.

The Member had also noticed an unpleasant odour from the lavatories and was concerned about the possibility of unresolved ventilation issues.  The Director of Culture, Heritage and Libraries advised that there had been a history of problems since the building opened in 2012, which he had endeavoured to remedy and  final works were carried out over the Summer this year.  Members noted that the latest update from the City Surveyor advised that the works been completed on 18^th October and any residual  heating/ventilation defects would be reported to the Contractor, via the City Surveyor’s Department.  As the Member had visited the Library on 7^th November, Members found this unsatisfactory and were concerned about the possibility of sanitation issues and the risk to the City of London Corporation's reputation, should the problem continue.  As the Committee would not meet again until February 2017, Members asked for remedial action to be taken without further delay.

RESOLVED, that –  the City Surveyor be asked to note the concerns of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee about ongoing ventilation and sanitation issues at the Artizan Street Library and Community Centre and submit a proposal for urgent remedial action, to be approved under delegated authority to the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee.