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A judicial review challenge over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plan to close ten libraries is due to be heard in the High Court next week.
The council paused implementation after campaigners launched legal proceedings and secured an interim injunction. The authority has said its library strategy would replace the ten sites with seven enhanced community hubs in strategic town centre locations, alongside outreach services in affected communities.
Campaigners argue that the libraries are important community assets. The council has said it will robustly defend the claim, while also pointing to discussions with community groups interested in taking ownership of some of the sites.