Ryhall Library Action Group
Working together for the community
Success!
On Friday 20th June 2025, Rutland County Council released a statement that reversed their intention to close Ryhall Library.
Our sincere thanks go to all the campaigners and volunteers who helped support the cause over the last six months.
We look forward to our village library going from strength to strength; therefore, our hard work isn’t over yet …
Offcial statement:
“Ryhall and its neighbouring communities welcome the recent announcement by Rutland County Council (RCC) that it has abandoned plans to close the village library building and continue it as the venue from which to provide library services.
“There is now an exciting opportunity over the next 3 years, ahead of the pending local government reorganisation, to put the library’s continued existence on a sustainable long-term future.
“This should start with removing the delay in granting the building the status of an Asset of Community Value which will allow the parish to plan how the building’s future can be protected . Following which, RCC should define and implement a maintenance programme to catch up with its admitted 5 year backlog of repairs … for which it is clear existing budgets will adequate permit.
“The Ryhall Library Action Group hopes it will now be able to work collaboratively with the parish and county councils to explore how use of the building can be open longer to expand the services it offers local groups and become an even more valued element of our village life.”
Ryhall Library Action Group, June 2025
