ORGANISATIONS can now formally bid to run one of the library buildings which are due to close.
Bury Council is inviting organisations, charities and not-for-profit groups to formally apply to take over the running of the buildings.
To apply to run a community asset you will need to submit a formal expression of interest and a business plan.
Expressions of interest need to be submitted before Monday, October 2 and business plans before Friday, November 17.
A guide is available online and at libraries to help with finding funding, applying for charitable status and finding volunteers.
Following a successful business plan, the council will draw up appropriate contracts with a view to assets being given to community groups by the end of this calendar year.
The libraries which you can apply to run are:
• Coronation Road Community Centre and Library
• Dumers Lane community Centre and Library
• Topping Fold Community Centre and Library
• Tottington Library
• Unsworth Library
• Whitefield Library and Adult Learning Centre
To discuss and get help with the application process, call David Thomas in the Neighbourhood Engagement Team on 0161 253 7455 or email NeighbourhoodEngagement@bury.gov.uk.
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