There's a story in the online version of Hereford Times about new arrangements for Hay Library.
HOWLS, the library supporters' group, set up a Community Interest Company, HayPublicLibrary.org, to enter into negotiations with Powys County Council on a way to manage the library at the same opening hours and staffing levels, under a threat of budget cuts. There has been a successful CIC in Hay before, of course - they renovated the Cheesemarket, including the flat above which is now a holiday let.
The negotiations have been successful, with a new five year long commercially binding contract.
There are also plans to extend the services that the library can offer, and offer more activities in the library.
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