Central Bedfordshire District Council are encouraging residents to take part in the ‘Big Library Debate’ which will help shape the future of the service, making sure it meets the needs of future generations and offers best value for money.
To help improve the service the Council wants to hear residents views on how libraries could be more efficient and flexible to meet peoples needs. The Council will be holding a series of engagement activities starting at Dunstable, Ampthill, Shefford and Sandy Libraries between 1 and 10 June. Between the 15 and 28 June the activities will move to Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, Potton and Barton Libraries before the finally moving to Biggleswade, Toddington, Stotfold and Houghton Regis Libraries between 1 and 12 July.
The feedback from these engagement activities will help inform options for the future model of the Library Service. They will then formally seek feedback from the public, stakeholders and partners on these options starting in August.
You can take part in the Big Library Debate at www.letstalkcentral.com, visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/consultations or talk to your local Library staff.
Well isn't this just typical! They throw out the Mobile Library service, having ignored all public objection then expect us to believe that any further consultation will be listened to. It is a joke! Clearly, there was a hidden agenda regarding the Mobile Library - a quick hit knee-jerk reaction to a demand to cut something that was perceived to be a saving. It stinks!
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