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Vol 28 l Issue 47

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Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Clare Louise Carragher

Toy appeal is launched by Sefton mayor THE Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Clare Louise Carragher, has launched the borough’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal. Each year thousands of kind-hearted Sefton residents, council staff, partners and community groups donate toys, gifts, vouchers and stocking fillers to some of the most deserving children to make their Christmas extra special. New and unwrapped toys, gift vouchers, toiletries, pyjamas and stocking fillers for all ages are needed and welcomed as part of the appeal. Gift cards and toiletries are especially welcome for older children and teenagers. Donations can be dropped off at several locations across Sefton. For a full list of locations and for more information about the appeal, visit:www. sefton.gov.uk/ toyappealor call/text07837 863 075.

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DECISION ON FUTURE OF FORMER LIBRARY NEEDED ‘URGENTLY’ Eight years after its closure and still no viable use found for the Carnegie site Report by Tom Martin EIGHT years after the closure of Crosby’s Carnegie Library a campaign group says an urgent decision is needed on its future so the building can be saved for community use. The Friends of Carnegie Library group want The former Carnegie Library, on College Road. Sefton Council to look at how to breathe fresh life back into the College Road building after Carnegie Library charity said they were frustrated months of delays in determining the latest propos- by the lengthy delays in finding a viable use for the building. He added that as the council was als for the site. A planning application to turn the Grade II listed unsuccessful in its bid for a new library in Crosby building into a ‘bistro bar, a community hub and Village, the council should look at the possibility offices’ was submitted to the council back in of repairing and reopening the building as a community asset. March. Carnegie Library was closed in December 2013 But no final decision on it has been made yet with Sefton Council saying they are waiting on and a bid by Friends of Carnegie Library to take “additional important information” from the over the building was rejected by the council. Sefton Council then began negotiations with the applicant Cunard Construction Ltd before the social enterprise company Regenerus in 2014 planning process can continue. Graham Winckles, a trustee of the Friends of until that exercise ended in 2017.

A bid by a consortium of local businessmen took place between 20172018, but this too did not proceed. Sefton Council again invited tenders from prospective tenants to take over the former library but by November 2019 only one bid was received. Following a six month evaluation process taking the council announced in June 2020 that Cunard Construction Ltd had been selected as the preferred tenant. In autumn 2020, the company was permitted to carry out some urgent repair works within the building to prevent further rainwater damage. In March 2021, the firm applied to the council for permission to turn it into a ‘Bistro Bar, Flexible Office Space and a Community Hub’. However, after eight months, no decision has been made. Mr Winckles added: “Following the closure of several local church halls there are many community groups who would be delighted to operate from Carnegie Library if it was available. “The council carry out regular inspections of the building to identify any necessary repairs and as a result of our lobbying the council has recently trimmed back some of the overhanging trees and bushes fronting Coronation Road but the grounds remain unsightly and neglected.”

Rimrose Hope CE Primary School

OPEN DAY Tuesday 30th November 4pm-5.30pm Parents are welcome to come and visit Buddies, our setting for your two year old and a place where children can bloom, as well as our nursery and reception classes. A warm festive greeting awaits all of you.

Sandy Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1AD Tel: 0151 288 6508 • Email: admin.rimrosehope@schools.sefton.gov.uk • www.rimrosehope.co.uk

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