The book stops here ...

Herefordshire Council wants to improve the mobile library service and will be asking residents of the county what it thinks about it. New routes and vehicles were put in place last summer and now is the time to see how they have been working and to plan for the future.

The review which will follow the consultation period will look at the whole service and how it is best delivered within available resources, for instance whether the length and frequency of stops is correct.

Opportunities for working in partnership with other services will be examined to ensure the best possible service to county residents. Ways to increase the number of housebound customers will also be looked at as part of the review.

Ten public meetings will be held to which all are welcome to come and give their views. Those who cannot make it can contribute by filling in comment cards which will be available from all libraries including mobiles and Info in Herefordshire centres and distributed to parish councils.

People can also make comments via an online consultation or by telephoning 01432 260557.

The consultation will run from September 23 until October 31 and all those taking part will be informed of the results of the review.

The meetings all start at 6:30pm for 7pm and will end by 9pm. The dates are:

September 23: Brimfield Village Hall
September 24: Pencombe Village Hall
September 25: Wigmore Village Hall
September 29: Ewyas Harold Memorial Hall
September 30: Whitchurch Village Hall
October 1: Pembridge Village Hall
October 2: Cradley Village Hall
October 3: Marden Community Centre
October 6: Brockhampton (HR1) Parish Hall
October 7: Golden Valley Community Centre, Peterchurch