Petition Response - Save Burleigh Heads Library 2026-028

That the changed Committee Recommendation LC26.0903.003 be adopted as follows: 1 That the Burleigh Heads Library be reinstated as a permanent full-service branch of the City’s library service, operating from the ground floor of the Burleigh Heads site at Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads. 2 That the Burleigh Heads Library operate on the same basis as it operated up until May 2026, including its opening hours, staffing establishment, physical collection, programming and public computer and printing services. 3 That the Chief Executive Officer take the steps necessary to ensure the continuous community service of the Burleigh Heads Library in accordance with this resolution. 4 That the staffing costs required to operate the Burleigh Heads Library for the remainder of the 2026-27 financial year be funded from the Division 13 Local Area Works program, and that ongoing funding be considered as part of the 2027-28 budget process. 5 That the Chief Executive Officer be requested to prepare a report to the relevant committee on alternative options for the delivery of the Level Up youth visual arts program, including both City-owned facilities and leased premises. 6 That a report be presented to Council in January 2029 on utilisation of the Burleigh Heads Library as part of a broader review of southern Gold Coast Library services. 7 That the lead petitioner of this petition, and the lead petitioner of any subsequent petition received relating to this matter, be advised of Council's decision and be requested to inform other petitioners accordingly.

For: Cr Dan Doran, Cr Naomi Fowler, Cr Donna Gates, Cr Bob La Castra, Cr Nick Marshall, Cr Josh Martin, Cr Gail O'Neill, Cr Brooke Patterson, Cr Darren Taylor, Cr Glenn Tozer, Cr Joe Wilkinson, Cr Peter Young

Against: Cr Shelley Curtis, Cr Mark Hammel, Mayor Tom Tate