THE Vale of Glamorgan Council’s public consultation on the implementation of a new library strategy closes on December 31.
Residents across the Vale are being encouraged to put forward their views on the future of library services before the consultation closes.
A review undertaken last year identified a number of steps required to make the Vale’s libraries financially viable. The three most significant proposed changes were then put to library users and Vale residents for consultation.
These include creating 'community managed' libraries in Dinas Powys, Sully, St Athan, Wenvoe and Rhoose, maximising funding by increasing charges and introducing new charges, and cutting opening hours across libraries in the Vale.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council, like all councils in the UK, is facing significant financial pressure due to cuts in public sector funding. Around £32 million needs to be saved over the next three years.
You can have your say on the proposals for community libraries, changes to opening hours, and the relocation of St Athan library online at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/librarystrategy or by calling 01446 700111 before the end of December.
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