Around 25 local residents attended a public meeting last night where Cllr Mazher Iqbal outlined the proposed changes to the library service. There will be 11 core libraries, remaining open and fully staffed, and the Council will support a further 5 community libraries, staffed by volunteers but with some support from libraries staff. Newfield Green is well-placed to be one of these 5 libraries, with the Gleadless Valley Community Forum working up a business plan by the deadline of 10th January.