Drop-in sessions arranged for Caerphilly residents to have their say on the future of Library Services

Caerphilly county borough council is progressing plans to transform the way it delivers Library Services across the county borough in future and is keen to seek the views of residents.

Last year the authority consulted on a strategic vision for libraries and will now move forward to consult on the creation of a more sustainable and resilient service.

On Thursday 16th January, the council’s Cabinet agreed to proceed to consultation on proposals which could see the creation of improved central library ‘hubs’ across our town centres. This would then see other smaller community library sites repurposed or delivered in a different way in future.

Unfortunately, this could also mean that some sites may close if alternative arrangements cannot be agreed.

Two key changes have been made to the proposals, following feedback received last year during the initial consultation on the strategic vision:

  • The proposal to close Newbridge Library is to be withdrawn
  • Plans to close New Tredegar Library to be put on hold for 3 years followed by a review.

The following drop-in sessions have been arranged as part of the consultation. Links to the online survey will be published on 22 January when the consultation is formally launched:

Date Location Time
Tuesday 18th February Machen Library 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Wednesday 19th February Libraries online 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 19th February Nelson Library 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Thursday 20th February Aberbargoed 10.30am -12.30pm
Friday 21st February Llanbradach Library 10am – midday
Monday 3rd March Deri 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Tuesday 4th March Fleur de Lys Community Centre – for Pengam Library 2pm – 4pm
Tuesday 4th March Bedwas Library 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Wednesday 5th March Abercarn Library 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Thursday 6th March Abertridwr 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Tuesday 11th March Oakdale 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Tuesday 11th March Libraries online 11am – 1pm

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