AS many as 11 public libraries in Powys could be closed under drastic plans being considered by the county council.

The authority is to shortly begin a review of its library service before it cuts its budget by £350,000 from April 2015.

One plan, already equality impact assessed by the council, is to close 11 of its existing 17 libraries.

The cabinet member for libraries, Councillor Graham Brown said: "The council is investigating a number of options, that work includes carrying out equality impact assessments into possible options, but no decisions have been made."

The council, which has previously raised the possibility of communities 'managing' their own libraries, has also promised to consult on any changes.

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