Libraries strategy consultation

A public consultation on a draft libraries strategy for 2024-28 was held between 5 August and 15 September 2024. 

The consultation included asking for feedback on a tiering system for how library services would be promoted and invested in going forward. 

The council must make savings in library services of more than £600k over the next two years to support the council’s medium-term financial strategy (MTFS) 2024-2028.

The MTFS needs to achieve budget savings of £100 million to continue offering support to Cheshire East’s most vulnerable residents.  

The results of the consultation are currently being considered and a report and updated libraries strategy will be taken to the council’s environment and communities committee in November 2024 for a final decision.

View the results of the consultation. 

Subject to committee approval, the Libraries Strategy 2024-28 will go live from 1 January 2025.