{"id":68192,"date":"2025-12-24T09:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T09:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=68192"},"modified":"2025-12-24T09:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T09:59:49","slug":"residents-urged-to-have-their-say-on-our-libraries-consultation-over-the-festive-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/residents-urged-to-have-their-say-on-our-libraries-consultation-over-the-festive-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents encouraged to have their say on our Libraries Consultation over the festive break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Devon\u2019s residents are being encouraged to take a few moments over the festive period to take part in our ongoing Libraries Consultation, which will help shape the future direction of library services across the county.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our consultation, which runs into the New Year, invites people of all ages to share their views on how they use their local libraries, what services matter most to them, and how the library network can best support communities in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With many residents enjoying some downtime over the Christmas and New Year break, the Council hopes more people will find the opportunity to give feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Councillor Cheryl Cottle\u2011Hunkin, Cabinet Member with responsibility for libraries, said:<\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t

\u201cWe know how much our communities value their local libraries\u2014not just for borrowing books, but as warm, welcoming places where people can learn, connect, and feel supported.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe festive break is often one of the few moments in the year when people finally have time to pause. We\u2019re asking residents to use just a few of those minutes to take part in this important consultation.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour views will directly influence how we protect, strengthen, and modernise library services across Devon into the future. Whether you use your library weekly, occasionally, or not at all, we genuinely want to hear from you so please get involved.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n

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\r\n Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs and Broadband<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\n\n\n

She added that people\u2019s views will play a vital role in shaping decision\u2011making in 2026 and beyond. All responses will be carefully reviewed, and conversations will continue with partners and stakeholders as long-term proposals are developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents can complete the consultation online and are encouraged to share it with family, friends, and local organisations who may also wish to contribute. Parents are asked to complete the simplified questionnaire for children under the age of 13. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consultation can be viewed and completed online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those unable to complete the survey online, paper copies are available at all 50 libraries across Devon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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