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Courtesy of: admin

P R E S S  R E L E A S E

6. September 2016

Gnosall Library Bid is successful

The proposal put forward by the voluntary group GLEAN* to manage and deliver a new Gnosall community library has been accepted by Staffordshire County Council, subject to certain conditions being met.  The GLEAN group are pleased that their months of hard work have resulted in this successful outcome.  Now they will discuss with the Libraries and Arts Service the outstanding matters that need finalisation, including the location of the library. They would like to thank everyone who has supported them in their efforts.

The County Council's Commercial Team in their letter of acceptance of the proposal said: "...Congratulations.  Hopefully, together we can make a Community Library for Gnosall a success."  

GLEAN is a small voluntary group made up of residents with relevant skills and experience, and some parish councillors.  *GLEAN stands for Gnosall Library Education and Nurture. Gnosall Parish Council has provided the group with support.

Gnosall currently has no permanent library provision since the demolition in 2015 of the previous library which was situated within St Lawrence Primary School.

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For more information please contact:

GLEAN Chairman Trevor Whincup,

email trevor.whincup1@btinternet.com

Group member Parish Councillor Mary Booth, tel 01785 822742; email mandr@the2booths.plus.com

Any media enquiries for Staffordshire County Council, please contact Paul Dutton, tel 01785 854912; email paul.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk