Three Nottingham libraries which had been earmarked for closure in a bid to save more than £200,000 could now stay open under new council plans. Nottingham City Council first revealed at the start of 2022 that it was planning to close the three libraries to save £233,000.
But a "restructure of frontline services" means £154,000 has already been saved to date and that shutting the three libraries would now only save £79,000. Thousands of members of the public also opposed the closure of the Basford, Aspley and Radford-Lenton libraries during a consultation.
A closed meeting in November then saw Labour councillors reportedly voting to save the three libraries, but no official confirmation was given after this meeting and campaigners said the council's delay on the decision was "disrespectful." But Nottingham City Council now says that it wants to keep all existing libraries open.
