We are now consulting on our library service opening hours to provide a more consistent offer across the library sites. Information, along with data on local needs, will be used as the basis for a review by the council.
How people use our libraries is changing. We need to consider how best to provide a library service that responds to the changing library user needs, that continues to meet our statutory duty and is mindful of reduced resources.
A review of Halton Borough Council’s library service may result in budget savings for the council while still keeping all four of the borough’s libraries open. The council must make significant efficiencies over the next 3-year period. This means the council will have to make tough budgetary decisions around the delivery of services.
We are looking at the services offered by our libraries, and how they work, to see if there are ways to reduce costs while providing a comprehensive and efficient service for our users.
We want to hear your views on the proposals and also any alternatives to be more efficient.
The consultation takes the form of a short questionnaire which will be available in all four Halton libraries, Direct Links, community centres, the Registry Office and online through this link.
The consultation opens on Tuesday 27th August and closes on Tuesday 8th October 2024.
There will be drop in sessions available to ask any questions or discuss the consultation. The dates for the drop in sessions are:
Tuesday 10th September, 1-2pm, Halton Lea Library
Wednesday 11th September, 10-11am, Widnes Library
Thursday 12th September, 9.30-10.30am, Ditton Library
Thursday 12th September, 1.30-2.30pm, Runcorn library
Monday 16th September, 11.30-12.30, Halton Lea Library
Monday 16th September, 2-3pm, Ditton Library
Tuesday 17th September, 10-11am, Runcorn Library
Tuesday 17th September, 6-7pm, Widnes Library
If you require any further information please contact hlelib@halton.gov.uk