On 22nd January some 200 people packed the hall to hear about the latest proposals for the library that is threatened with closure - I didn't go but have talked to some who went - and you will see from my blog many entries on this topic previously outlining the hopes and more - for more info read the report in latest issue of the February Beacon - download from here.
Basically the community are being offered the library building by GCC for £112,000 on the basis that it would remain a public building for 3 to 5 years and would be a focal for a wider community project. Various other bits were also promised including a guarantee for library services for at least 2 years. I have to say this is very disappointing and in my view goes no where near far enough in fulfilling the County's responsibilities for library services to Painswick.
190 pledges for money have been made by Painswickians so far - there was a huge debate after the presentations about whether the project, which is hoped to also include a multi-use centre, some small commercial activities and more, should go-ahead. In the end the vote went 137 votes in favour, 56 against and 10 abstentions - so the project looks set to go into the next phase.
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