Ulverston: Council promises library services after second closure

Roose Library in Barrow-in-Furness was badly damaged in a blaze in May

A council has promised it will continue to deliver library services after two sites were closed in six months.

Roose Library in Barrow-in-Furness was badly damaged in a blaze in May, while Ulverston Library was closed in September due to electrical faults.

Westmorland and Furness Council said it had established a small pop-up library in Ulverston and was hoping to confirm temporary provision for Roose soon.

Repair costs for both buildings are currently being estimated.

Roose Library has remained closed after the "significant fire" badly damaged the building on 3 May.

Police and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to investigate the incident.

The council said it was "hopeful" it would "soon be able to confirm a temporary alternative provision".

Ulverston Library was shut due to electrical faults in September

Meanwhile, Ulverston Library was closed on 1 September due to "extensive issues" with the electrics.

The council said the level of repair work needed was "significant" and would "likely require a full re-wire and subsequent refurbishment".

The authority explained council officers were also looking at relocating the site.

A temporary pop-up library has been opened in the Ante Room at The Coro and at the Ulverston Indoor Market, the council added.

A spokesman said: "We recognise the libraries' importance to these communities and we would like to repeat our reassurances that we are committed to continuing to retain and deliver library services in both these areas."