Start made on improving library services over next 5 years

DERBYSHIRE'S library service is ensuring it is fit-for-the-future by remaining at the heart of the communities it serves, as a raft of new measures announced at the start of the year make positive progress.

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Since the new approach was launched, the county council's library service has been busy implementing the first phase of the five-year plan, with the strong progress detailed in a report to be discussed by the council's cabinet tomorrow (Thursday). Due to the council's financial position, savings of £910,000 were integrated into the strategy to be achieved in a phased programme, while other aims include reflecting changing patterns of library use and ensuring the service is sustainable and remains as accessible, flexible, efficient and cost-effective as possible for future years.

Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for health and communities Councillor Dawn Abbott said: “We absolutely recognise the importance of a strong library service across Derbyshire and we know how valuable each library is to its community.