Council launches Warm Welcoming Spaces Network
This winter, residents of all ages across the borough will be welcome to come into the Council’s libraries, to stay warm, and enjoy refreshments as part of a new Warm Welcoming Spaces initiative.
They will receive a friendly welcome from library staff and volunteers in a warm and safe place. While at the library, residents can take part in a range of events and activities that are on offer. They can also join the library for free and take advantage of the wide range of books, eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Libraries have Wi-Fi and public computers which can be used free of charge too.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is planning to establish a network of Warm Welcoming Spaces that residents can access, starting with libraries across the borough from Saturday 15 October 2022. Further details about Warm Welcoming Spaces can be found on the Council's website.
A list of libraries in the borough can be found using the Find a Library service on the Council website. Opening hours are available on the library’s webpage; with some sites being open all day and some for shorter periods. Residents can also ask their local Councillor if they’re not sure where their nearest library is.
Working with Cheshire West Voluntary Action and Cheshire Community Action, and the wider voluntary and community sector, the Council is exploring opportunities to expand the network, and provide services to support people using the Warm Welcoming Spaces. The Council also recognises that not all residents will be able to attend a library or other community setting, and is working to ensure that residents can be safe, well and warm in their homes throughout the winter period.
Residents who are worried about the cost of living and rise of energy bills can find useful information from the Council and other local organisations on the Council's website.
