The opening of the new central library will be delayed until an unspecified time next year, the leader of Nottingham City Council has confirmed.
Responding to a question from a Nottingham citizen, submitted to a full meeting of the city council held on Monday March 8, Councillor David Mellen said: “The delivery of a new central library remains a key priority for the council, one that we’re committed to achieving.
"The new building for the library is already there, as part of the complex which will also house the car park and the new bus station but like many other authorities Nottingham city council continues to face a challenge so there will be a delay to our original intention to complete the fit out of the new central library.
"The sale of the Angel Row site means we can start the fit out of the new central library in the summer, aiming to complete next year.”
Mr Mellen did not specify a date for the completion of the works on the new library, which was originally scheduled to open in December this year.
Acknowledging the frustrations of residents the delay is likely to cause, Cllr Mellen added: "I appreciate that this has meant the central library facility will be closed for longer now than was first expected which I know is an inconvenience.
He added that the council has taken steps to relocate "a number of central library-based services", and to "minimise" the inconvenience caused by the delays.
