A total of 20 sites have been considered as a new base for Whitchurch Library, Shropshire Council has revealed.
Civic Centre, the library had to close and move out in 2023 when specialist engineers found that RAAC concrete exists across much of the Civic Centre complex.
So far 20 potential sites, both from a short-term and medium-term perspective, have been considered, but none have proved to be suitable or available, according to the council. Robert Macey, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for digital and culture, said: “We understand that this pop-up service does not cater for all the needs of those wishing to access a library and only offers a minimum book loan service, but we are doing everything possible to find alternative accommodation for the library service in Whitchurch.
“We’d like to thank library users for their patience and understanding. If anyone in the community knows of a site that they think may be suitable, or if they know of properties that may be becoming vacant, to get in touch. It may be that we have already considered the site, but local people will have the best knowledge.
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