Shake-up of Kent's libraries planned by county council (UK)

Shops, surgeries and schools could all have a role to play in Kent's library service under a far-reaching shake-up planned by Kent County Council. But details of whether any libraries will have to close remain unclear as the council says it plans to listen to what local communities want to see happen before making specific decisions. And there is no indication yet of the extent of possible job losses. There are already concerns that unless volunteer groups or parish councils step in, some smaller libraries may end up shutting