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- The proposal to close Newbridge Library is to be withdrawn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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