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Proposed changes to Newport library service

Posted on Friday 6th March 2015

 

Newport City Council wants to hear from residents about a revised set of proposals for the future of its library service.

In 2015/16, the council has to cut its budget by £10 million and savings have to be found across all service areas.

A number of options were put forward for the library service but following extensive consultation, and a review by a cross-party committee of councillors, the cabinet listened and agreed a revised set of proposals should be considered.

As a result, the following proposals are now being put forward:

  • Central Library to remain open but with the reference and lending libraries to be housed together on one floor. Although never at risk, it is confirmed that the local history collections, including the Arthur Machen collection, will remain.
  • Malpas Library to remain open but with the hours reduced to 20 per week. Users will be asked for their views on the hours of operation.
  • Three library hubs in Bettws, Ringland, Rogerstone

If these proposals are accepted, it will mean the closure of Maindee and Carnegie libraries but future community use of the buildings will be considered.

Co-located libraries in Tredegar House and St Julians will remain. Caerleon Library is to retain its library and it is on the move to the Town Hall where it will also be staffed for 20 hours a week.

Comments about the new proposals can be made at www.newport.gov.uk/haveyoursay and the closing date is 29 April 2015.

Submissions can also be made in writing to Partnership & Policy Team, Freepost SWC1476,

Newport City Council, Newport, NP20 4UR. E-mail responses can be sent to  [email protected]

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