A temporary library is scheduled to open in the Freshney Place shopping centre as a provisional measure for Grimsby residents. This follows issues at the Central Library that must be addressed, including a significant water leak and asbestos concerns at the Town Hall Square base. The provisional library option will be reconsidered every three months, an arrangement that was discussed in a recent scrutiny meeting by members of the North East Lincolnshire Council. Councillor Hayden Dawkins spoke about the need to maintain library services during the construction work, inviting residents to utilise the temporary platform. A comprehensive structural survey of the Central Library initiated in June, with outcomes anticipated soon. Council members are requesting detailed insight regarding repair expenditures and schedules, to uphold consistent progress towards a flourishing future for local library services. This article is based on original reporting from www.bbc.com.
Temporary Library to Open in Freshney Place Following Grimsby Central Library Closure
A structural survey has begun at Grimsby Central Library, where the books have been removed.
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