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Libraries across Anglesey may close in future because of a lack of a funding.
The Isle of Anglesey County Council has said it wants to avoid closures if possible, but a report due to be discussed by the council today makes clear that while they are forced to make savings, closures could be the most efficient option.
The report lays out plans to make savings of 7% for the next three years from their £1 million budget. But the guidance says: “given the comparatively high level of budget reduction required, and the very low base of core funding that exists for the Library and Information Service it is considered that meeting this requirement will inevitably mean significant service reduction including the closure of a number of local libraries.”
It then adds: “It is abundantly clear that the Isle of Anglesey Library and Information Service, in common with a range of council services is facing a very financially uncertain future.”