Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare, once slated for closure due to costly repairs, may now have a future thanks to a new initiative backed by local town councillors. Earlier this year, North Somerset Council announced plans …
Campaigners aiming to save Worle Library will learn on Monday whether a new plan to keep the library open will move forward. Worle Library was slated for closure by North Somerset Council due to a 20% reduction in library …
Campaigners rallying to save Worle Library will learn this Monday whether a new plan to keep the library open will move forward. Worle Library was slated for closure by North Somerset Council following a 20% budget cut to …
A 400-year-old pub in Somerset, long left empty and neglected, has been beautifully transformed into a welcoming community library. This historic building, once a lively gathering spot for locals, has been given a new lease …
A 400-year-old pub in Somerset that had been left empty has been beautifully transformed into a community library. This remarkable renovation breathes new life into the centuries-old building, preserving its rich heritage …
The quaint village of Churchill has lost one of its cherished landmarks after a car collided with its iconic red telephone box, which had been repurposed as a community library. For years, this small but meaningful structure …
Nick Smart, a local author from Weston-super-Mare, has issued a heartfelt appeal to North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library, a place he credits as the “gateway” to his education and success. …
Somerset Council has confirmed that there are no current plans to demolish Building 11, a derelict and listed structure located near Chard Leisure Centre. This decision follows the council’s withdrawal of demolition plans …
This Christmas, residents of Bath and North East Somerset have a special opportunity to spread warmth and kindness through local library initiatives supporting those who might otherwise face the holidays alone or without …
Bridgwater Library in Somerset has been temporarily closed due to significant ceiling damage caused by issues with the roof. Somerset Council has initiated urgent repair work to address the roof problems and ensure the …
A former library in North Petherton, Somerset, severely damaged by a storm, is set to be converted into residential housing despite opposition from local councillors. The North Petherton library, which operated on the ground …
A former leader of North Somerset Council has thrown his support behind a community campaign to prevent the closure of Pill Library and Children’s Centre—one of three libraries facing shutdown as part of the council’s plan to …
The potential closure of Worle Library has left the local community “desperately upset,” as North Somerset Council moves forward with spending cuts that could see three libraries shut down. Worle Library, a staple on Mendip …
Hundreds of local residents have signed a growing petition urging North Somerset Council to reconsider the planned closure of Worle Library in Weston-super-Mare. The library is one of three in the area marked for closure as …
Worle Library is on the brink of closure after a building inspection revealed extensive wet rot and damp issues in the facility it was moved into eight years ago. In 2017, North Somerset Council relocated the library from its …