Welshpool Town Council has decided that it will not "intervene" with plans to move the town's library into the Powysland Museum as it could double the amount people in the town pay in council tax.

This comes after increases this year resulted in an "outcry" by residents.

Robert Robinson, the town clerk, said: "A meeting has been held between Welshpool Town Council and Powys County Council regarding the relocation of the library to the Powysland Museum. It was very pleasant and meaningful meeting with full discussion around alternatives.

"There were a number of options which involved the town council and these have been evaluated and considered at length.

"The main issue for the town council is the cost of alternative solutions would see a fairly large rise the town’s council tax, which in essence be double taxation.

"The Town Council, whilst still not happy with the library moving from its current location, does have to consider the cost to the Welshpool council tax payer bearing in mind the outcry regarding the 2019 increases and ability to pay.

"The County has confirmed that they are committed to providing both the Library and Museum Services in Welshpool in the combined location of the Powysland Museum location.

"The Town Council has decided not to intervene and to take note of the taxpayer’s views and not increase the council tax any more than is absolutely necessary."