
July 09, 2024 - 606 views
In the coming weeks, members of the Cabinet in Conwy will be asked to give the green light for a consultation with the public.
Conwy’s Economy & Culture Service is seeking permission from councillors to consult on moving Llandudno library into the extended Venue Cymru building as part of its £10m Levelling Up project, in order to deliver improved accessibility and enhanced service for library users.
The UK Government announced in March that Venue Cymru had been awarded £10m as part of the Levelling Up fund for nationally significant culture projects across Great Britain.
Since that announcement a project team has been working on detailed plans to enhance the facilities at Venue Cymru. These plans will be submitted to the UK Government as part of a Business Case that is required to access the funding.
Moving the Llandudno library to Venue Cymru would provide extended access times to the library collections by including a self-service checking in and out facility for books available when the building is open. It would also mean a café would be available on site as well as a range of cultural activities shared with the library service.
The library would be situated on the ground floor providing much better access for those with disabilities, reduced mobility or using prams.
Cllr Aaron Wynne, Cabinet Member for Culture, said: “Arts and culture are of huge importance in delivering a positive economic impact and in supporting the wellbeing of our communities. It’s vital that we explore every avenue to help safeguard and enhance the future of our services.”
If Councillors agree to the consultation, the consultation is expected to start on 23rd July 2024, and the results will be taken back to Councillors for a decision later this year.