Libraries get £86k to help tackle loneliness

Events will be held to help connect people with others

Libraries have received more than £80,000 in funding to help people get involved with their community and tackle loneliness.

The money will go towards events across Wolverhampton such as group reading, walking and crafts.

It aims to improve people's wellbeing and pride through volunteering and community events.

Sessions will held in libraries and community centres across the city until March 2025.

The funding from the government's Know Your Neighbourhood Project aims to tackle loneliness and increase the number of people volunteering in areas.

Events will be run by the library services to build people's skills and social networks, Wolverhampton councillor Bhupinder Gakhal said.

Members of the library groups will be supported to volunteer and take lead in running the events in the future, City of Wolverhampton Council added.