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Talks begin over the future of Liverpool's libraries

Talks have begun over the future of Liverpool libraries as the council works to cut costs.

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Liverpool's under threat libraries win reprieve

Dovecot library in Liverpool. Credit: ITV News.

Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson has said none of the city's libraries will close.

It follows a public consultation scheme which had seen up to 11 libraries under treat as the council moved to cut costs.

Mr Anderson said there "may have to be changes" to the way the libraries are run, but added that there had been interest from community and voluntary groups to help maintain the service.

So far, viable proposals have been received for seven of the eleven libraries and we are continuing to plan the future of the remainder.

There may have to be changes to the way these libraries are run, with changed opening hours for example, but the proposals are an exciting mixture of ideas with local community organisations and voluntary groups joining up to form new partnerships with Liverpool City Council.

– Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool

A report will be presented to the city's cabinet identifying the proposals received to date and seeking approval to keep all 19 libraries open.

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