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Gemini 4 Argon: Library services: choosing how to save £350,000

For the council's cabinet (elected members), meeting in public. The decision it supports: which of three options to adopt to save £350,000 a year from libraries.

Verdict
Not presentable
Deck rating
1,026
Slides
5 (brief: 5-8)
Design quality
70%

Why it is not presentable

  • Quoted a figure the analysis says not to quote

In detail

  • Slide 3 quotes 6,300: the unverified 6,300-signature petition.
  1. Slide 1 of Gemini 4 Argon's deck
    Slide 1Download slide imagePolished The small lavender footer has weak contrast against the purple background and may be difficult to read when projected.
  2. Slide 2 of Gemini 4 Argon's deck
    Slide 2Download slide imagePolished
  3. Slide 3 of Gemini 4 Argon's deck
    Slide 3Download slide imageAcceptable The interpretation panel is text-heavy, with several wrapped bullets and a separate petition note competing for reading time.The chart does not visually emphasise Option B, although it is the point of the title.
  4. Slide 4 of Gemini 4 Argon's deck
    Slide 4Download slide imageAcceptable The highlighted '1 in 3 visits' statement has insufficient contrast against the dark purple panel, making a key supporting point difficult to read.The Holloway and Marsh Lane rows are not highlighted in the table, although the title is about them.
  5. Slide 5 of Gemini 4 Argon's deck
    Slide 5Download slide imageAcceptable The lavender 'Decision required from Cabinet today' heading has insufficient contrast against the purple panel.A large empty gap between the table and the decision box leaves the layout unbalanced.