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Libraries Consultation - take part and share your views
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There’s still time to have your say on how Cheshire East’s libraries could be run in the future.
A consultation has been launched on Cheshire East Council’s draft libraries strategy, which includes asking for your feedback on a tiering system for how library services would be promoted and invested in going forward.
The council must make savings in library services of more than £600k over the next two years to support its medium-term financial strategy (MTFS) 2024-2028.
The MTFS needs to achieve budget savings of £100 million to continue offering support to Cheshire East’s most vulnerable residents.
The consultation runs until Sunday 15 September and can be filled in online.
The proposed tier system for libraries that is included in the draft strategy mirrors how many other councils are already operating their own sites.
While the council has been developing the strategy, it has been engaging with community organisations and town and parish councils to explore opportunities for them to support library services in their local area.
Some of the options that have been put forward as a result are included in the consultation so that you can share your views. This includes proposals for Bollington, Handforth and Disley libraries.
After considering the feedback from the consultation, final proposals for libraries will be developed and brought back to the council’s environment and communities committee in autumn.
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Primary and Secondary School Admission Applications Open
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From the 1 September 2024 applications for children starting primary school and transitioning to secondary school in September 2025 can be made. Parents are advised to apply for three preferences.
Applications must be submitted to the child’s home local authority by:
* *31 October 2024* for pupils moving up to secondary school
* *15 January 2025* for pupils starting primary school
Applications still need to be submitted even if the child has a brother or sister at the school or the child is attending a nursery/preschool attached to the school. Some faith schools may require parents and carers to submit a supplementary information form/confirmation of baptism.
Find further information and apply online or call 0300 123 5012.
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We hope to see you soon!
We always welcome feedback about our services. If you have enjoyed this newsletter or have any suggestions for improvement, please send us an email to *libraries@cheshiresharedservices.gov.uk.
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