CORNWALL Council is asking for views on how library and one stop shop services are delivered in the future.

The consultation started last week and runs for ten weeks. It puts forward two models for discussion and comment, although the final design could be one or more of the models introduced through the consultation and engagement process.

The council's cabinet member for communities Geoff Brown said: "We want to hear from as many people and organisations as possible, including those who use libraries and one stop shops, town and parish councils, community groups and stakeholders.

"We are keen to hear from parties potentially interested in becoming involved in the running of the services.

"We also want to hear any ideas for running a cost-effective and efficient service outside of the two suggested options.

"What we have to do is save money but at the same time use this as an opportunity to try and improve how we deliver these services in our communities."

Cornwall Council has to make budget savings of £196-million over the next four years with savings of £1.8-million having to come from the existing £4-million library and one stop shop service budget.

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