Council issues ‘final call’ for organisations to take over library

cobbett rd library banner sunSouthampton City Council has issued what it describes as a “final call” to community, not-for-profit, voluntary and faith organisations to consider taking over the running of the Cobbett Road library.

 

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 It’s been shut since the end of January 2021.

As reported last week, the council is currently re-advertising the opportunity to take over the community resource.

The deadline for applications is noon on December 15.

Cllr Toqeer Kataria, cabinet member for communities and customer engagement said:

“We are looking for organisations and partners who have the vision and experience to provide a renewed offer that will benefit the local community to take over the running of Cobbett Road Hub & Library. If there any (sic) community groups, or organisations looking to expand, or move to a premises within the local area, please do express your interest.”

There’s further information on the council’s procurement portal Proactis - Supplier Network – apparently under the reference "Cobbett Road Library and Community Hub REQ/1000150".

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Hopes rebooted library process will ‘work through to conclusion’  

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