Library services review enters its next phase

In Waltham, the option of a community library model is being explored

A review of libraries in North East Lincolnshire has entered its next stage.

It follows a survey last year that asked people how they used library and archive services, and what they wanted to see in future.

The consultation covers four of the five libraries in the borough, in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Waltham.

Hayden Dawkins, North East Lincolnshire Council's portfolio holder for culture and heritage, said bringing services together into community hubs had worked well in other parts of the country.

Services at Cleethorpes library are part of the consultation

The survey found that library and archive services were important for many people, including home and online access as well as more traditional services, such as borrowing books.

The council said the review was launched because there had been a decline in library visits since the pandemic of more than 40%.

It added that there were economic and social advantages of bringing services together under one roof.

The closing date for the 12-week consultation is Wednesday, 9 July.

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