A CONSULTATION on potential proposals to move town council services to a different location in Camelford has been launched.

Camelford Town Council has said that it is exploring what it describes as an ‘exciting opportunity’ to relocate the town’s library and its offices to the former Adult Education Centre building on Dark Lane in the town.

If it goes ahead, it will see the transfer of its existing offering, located in the Town Hall to the building, which the council says would enable it to locate vital services in a modern, accessible building.

The council says that by moving the library and council offices to the building on Dark Lane, it would provide a series of positives for the residents of the town.

These include a dedicated room for community groups and Camelford Town Council meetings, better accessibility, a modern library with a larger children’s area, designated parking, a ‘beautiful’ outdoor sensory garden and a location closer to the town’s schools, which it says would make it easier to engage with young people and ‘build stronger connections’.

If the proposals go ahead, Camelford Town Council says it will work with the owners of the historic Town Hall, the Camelford Town Hall Trust to ensure that the building on the High Street continues to play a valuable role in the life of the town.

As part of its assessment of the viability of the potential move, the town council has launched an online survey for residents to fill in so it can further understand how the residents use the existing facility and would use any new one, available on its website at www.camelford-tc.gov.uk.

A spokesperson for Camelford Town Council said: “Camelford Town Council is exploring an exciting opportunity to relocate the library and council offices to the former Adult Education Centre building. This proposal is about creating a modern, welcoming space for everyone in our community, and ensuring our services meet the needs of residents now and in the future.

“The proposed facility would offer a dedicated room for community groups and council Meetings, better accessibility for all, a modern library with larger children's area, designated parking, beautiful outdoor sensory garden and closer to schools, making it easier to engage with young people and build stronger connections.

“We know how important the Town Hall is to Camelford’s High Street. The building is owned by the Town Trust, which holds it in trust for the benefit of the community - the Town Council currently rents the space. We are committed to working closely with the Town Trust to make sure the building continues to play a valuable role in Camelford’s future.

“Your views matter. We especially want to hear from those who currently use the library and council services. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and help shape the future of Camelford’s community spaces.

“This proposal is not expected to increase the precept, as the initial costs would be met from the council’s reserves rather than through council tax.”