LLANDUDNO’s library could be moved into the town’s extended Venue Cymru building.

Conwy County Borough Council’s economy and culture service is seeking permission from councillors to consult on this proposal, in order to deliver improved “accessibility and enhanced service for library users”.

The library is currently based on Mostyn Street, while Venue Cymru, a theatre, arena and conference centre, is located by Llandudno’s promenade.

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Llandudno’s Tourist Information Service is also being relocated to within Venue Cymru to “safeguard this service, at a time when many local authorities are closing their Tourist Information Centre outlets”.

The UK Government confirmed in March that Venue Cymru had been awarded £10million as part of the Levelling Up fund for nationally significant culture projects across the UK.

Moving the library to Venue Cymru, it is felt, could provide extended access times to library collections by including a self-service, checking-in-and-out facility for books available when the building is open.

It could also mean a café could be available on site, as well as a range of cultural activities shared with the library service.

The library would be situated on Venue Cymru’s ground floor, which the council feels would help provide better access for those with disabilities, reduced mobility or using prams.

Cllr Aaron Wynne, the council’s cabinet member for culture, said:  “Arts and culture are of huge importance in delivering a positive economic impact and in supporting the wellbeing of our communities.

“It is vital that we explore every avenue to help safeguard and enhance the future of our services.”

If councillors agree to the consultation, this is expected to start later this summer, and the results will be taken back to councillors for a decision later this year.

Venue Cymru welcomes visitors from across the UK and internationally every year, delivering more than £30m in economic benefit to businesses, as well as providing a range of cultural events and activities.