Public get say on gutted library

All the contents of the library were destroyed in the fire in Ramsgate

Residents who vowed to act after their library burnt down last month have been invited to a public meeting to discuss how the building should be redeveloped.

The meeting in Ramsgate will be attended by officials from Kent County Council's libraries service and leader of community services David Brazier.

"A lot has been achieved since the fire and it is important to keep the local community updated," said Mr Brazier.

The meeting is at Courtstairs Country Club, Ramsgate on Tuesday 14 September.

Future services

On the agenda will be arrangements for a temporary library service, and an update on the collections held in the library.

People will also get a chance to air their views on what they want from library services in the town in the future.

"This meeting will also give everyone who cares about Ramsgate Library the chance to discuss the best way forward," said Mr Brazier

The library burnt down late on August 13 with the lost of thousands of books, several paintings and historic artefacts.

Residents of Guildford Lawn have raised more than £2,500 to help restore the Victorian building and want the Restore Ramsgate Library Fund to get charitable status.

More than 100 firefighters fought the blaze, which police believe may have been started deliberately.