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18 Feb 05

Mobile Library Service Saved

The mobile library service serving residents in Merley, Bearwood and Wallisdown will continue thanks to careful budgeting by the Borough of Poole in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council. link will open in new window

The library, which serves homes in Merley and Bearwood every fortnight and Wallisdown on a weekly basis, had been under threat after Bournemouth which contributes towards the Wallisdown service in an agreement with Poole, highlighted it as a possible way of making cost savings.

However a last minute deal has been reached between the two authorities. In the meantime the Borough of Poole is investigating the best financial option for obtaining a new mobile library service vehicle.

Cllr Tony Woodcock, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Learning, Borough of Poole, said:

"It is with some relief that I hear Bournemouth Council has been able to maintain its partnership with Poole and that we can go ahead and continue with the replacement of the mobile library vehicle this year."

Rachael Mills, Media Relations Manager, Communications and Tourism Services, Borough of Poole tel 01202 633295

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