As well as hot drinks, the cafes will offer financial advice and housing support
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Libraries and community centres in Nottingham will open 'cost-of-living cafes' to offer advice to residents. Nottingham City Council said its libraries would open as usual during the winter months, including for use as 'the move would "provide further help".The Save Nottingham Libraries campaign group had been calling on the council to keep open the Aspley, Basford and Radford-Lenton libraries, arguing they may be needed for use as warm banks in the coming months.In addition to the 'cost of living cafes' the council will also be offering advice sessions.
A city council spokesperson said visitors to libraries "will always be welcome, even if just to get out of the cold for a bit". "Our city libraries are open to all and will remain safe, accessible and warm places this winter," they said.
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