Leicester Council Reverses Library Plan, Keeps Council Management

Leicester City Council Reverses Controversial Library Plan: Public Opinion Wins OutLeicester City Council has abandoned its contentious plan to transfer local libraries to community groups, following a summer-long public consultation that revealed strong opposition. The council initially proposed this move to save £2.1 million annually from its public buildings budget. However, thousands of residents expressed their desire for council-run libraries, leading to a policy reversal. While libraries will still see reduced staffed hours, six will become self-access facilities, and the Central Library will remain open on Saturdays and late evenings. The new model will see services operating from twelve multi-service centers across the city, with a formal decision expected in December. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.