People asked for views on town library refurbishment

People in Leek are being asked for their views on how their town library could look after a refurbishment at three information drop-in sessions.

The informal coffee drop-in sessions will give people the chance to have a chat with the project team before the library temporarily closes while the project takes place next year. During the closure a temporary library facility will be set up nearby.

Staffordshire libraries service has carried out successful refurbishment projects across the county, most recently Burton and also Newcastle, Stafford, Lichfield, Tamworth and Codsall.

The drop-in session take place at Leek Library this Tuesday 26 November 2pm to 4pm, Saturday 30 November 10am to midday and Friday 6 December 10am to midday.

Leek Library's refurbishment is part of the wider £4million improvements to the Nicholson Institute, which is also home to the town's museum and art gallery.

This funding comes from a £17.1milion central government grant for town centre improvements which was secured in 2023 by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council.

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet member for communities and culture Victoria Wilson said:

We want our library users to have their say on the proposals for the refurbishment at these informal drop-in sessions.

This exciting project is part of the wider improvements of the Nicholson Institute, including the arts and museum facilities. It will provide a great opportunity to maximise the use of this iconic resource for the people of Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond."