Sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities consultation

Closes 31 Aug 2025

Duns – Duns Library Contact Centre

We acknowledge there are a range of options which could be considered for this service and property. This includes:

  • Opportunities to maximise usage of building
  • Co-location into another community facility
  • Expansion of mobile library service
  • Community asset transfer
  • Sale of property

Known issues or considerations include:

  • Library/Contact Centre usage has halved since Covid-19 but is still notable
  • Limited financial benefit
1. Have you used this service/facility in the last six months?
2. If this building was retained, are there any additional services you think could be added or changes made which would increase usage or generate income?
3. What level of impact would there be on you if the library and contact centre service in Duns was delivered from a different location in the town or via the mobile library service? Please use the text box to provide more information as required.
4. Do you think this facility/service could be delivered through community ownership/management?
5. Would you (or a group you’re part of) be interested in getting involved in helping run or support this facility/service as a community facility?
6. If the property was to be sold, do you have any suggestions for the future use of the property or the site which would help shape how it could be marketed?
7. Do you have any other comments regarding this service or property?