Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking views from residents in Gedling borough on their draft of a new ten-year plan that they say will help ‘enhance’ local library services.
The new draft strategy has been created to address the evolving needs of the community over the next decade.
The strategy focuses on seven key outcomes — increased reading and literacy, cultural and creative enrichment, improved digital access, supporting individual potential, promoting healthier lives, fostering greater prosperity, and building stronger communities.
Delivery of the Nottinghamshire Reading and Literacy Strategy, along with staff development programmes and ongoing investments in facilities and digital infrastructure by the council and its partner Inspire, are set to help achieve these goals.
The new strategy also proposes a tiered service model of hub libraries, community libraries and library access points, each tailored to meet specific community needs.
Councillor Scott Carlton, Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health at Nottinghamshire County Council, said libraries are the front door to public services.
He said: “Our libraries are welcoming places to meet, borrow, learn, discover and celebrate.
“The new strategy builds on the success of previous initiatives, reflecting the changing needs and expectations of library users while ensuring financial sustainability.
“The new library strategy is a testament to Nottinghamshire County Council’s dedication to providing high-quality, inclusive and sustainable library services.
“We believe that libraries are essential to building communities, connecting people, and supporting access to education, culture, and wellbeing, so it’s important that residents have their say.”
To have your say on the draft library strategy visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/library-strategy. Alternatively, a paper copy of the draft strategy and paper questionnaires are available in all libraries across Nottinghamshire.
The consultation closes on November 13, 2024.
Now what was that quote?… “We believe that libraries are essential to building communities, connecting people, and supporting access to education, culture, and wellbeing..”….so why do you keep closing them then?
That’s easy Percy.
There’s an old saying; ‘how do you know when a politicain is lying?’; their lips are moving.