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York library to shut – Councillors call for urgent meeting

Books in the library. Photograph: Dringhouses Library on Facebook
Thu 9 Feb, 2023 @ 7.29 pm News YorkMix

A York library will have to close over health and safety concerns.

York Explore Libraries & Archives has notified councillors of plans to temporarily close Dringhouses Library from Monday (13 February) until the end of the month.

An inspection identified that the current heating is insufficient to effectively heat the building.

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Councillors have raised concerns about the impact of the temporary closure on the local community and have asked for an urgent meeting with library staff.

They want to discuss possible temporary solutions which would ensure that staff, volunteers and residents can safely access vital services.

Dringhouses Library, York. Photograph: Richard McDougall

A permanent solution has been identified to the heating issues, ward councillors have been told.

And action is underway to obtain appropriate permissions from the council before the work can progress, as Dringhouses Library is housed in a listed building.

But ward councillors have called on York Explore Libraries to find temporary solutions to keep the library open.

Cllr Stephen Fenton, Lib Dem member for Dringhouses & Woodthorpe, said: “It’s very disappointing to learn of the proposed temporary closure so abruptly, as no prior notice had been given to local councillors or residents.

“The library is an important much-loved local community asset and provides crucial services to many residents.

Cllr Stephen Fenton. Photograph: York Liberal Democrats

“We’re particularly concerned about the impact of the proposed closure on elderly residents, who, for example, use the library to access the internet, to get help and advice and to have some social interaction.

“Any closure would also be a blow to young people for whom the library is a place for learning and enjoyment, particularly with half-term around the corner.

“Of course, the health and safety of the library’s staff, volunteers and customers always comes first, so it’s crucial to ensure permanent solutions are brought forward as soon as possible.

“However, in the meantime, temporary arrangements need to be put in place until the heating issues are fixed. We will discuss this urgently with York Explore Libraries & Archives.”

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