The planned transfer of Farnworth library into a flagship new development has sparked a fierce debate among townsfolk.

Bolton Council is inviting residents to share their views on the future location of Farnworth library with a proposal to move it to Farnworth Green, closer to the town centre.

The current Farnworth central library on Market Street is a grade II listed 'Carnegie' building and was built at the turn of the 20th century.

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It received 41,516 visits from April 2024 to March 2025. The building is a source of great pride for many in Farnworth with residents expressing worries about the future of the building should it become vacant.

Farnworth Green,

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