Housewarming Stoves and Fireplaces are located on Flaxley road, just outside of Selby's main…read moreshopping center. The shop is only a few years old but is already firmly established with in the local community if you wanted a fireplace or stove. There is some parking outside the store but more if you park down one of the side roads. The shop offer good quality but competitive prices gas and stove fires. We recently went with some friends to look at coal and log burners in an attempt to reduce the present gas and electric prices. Although they had sold out of the style we wanted a near match was found or we could wait for fire to be restockedit seems we are all thinking along the same lines. The staff were great offering a full service if required, from building work, gas pipes removing to installing the log burner.

Selby Library is located on Micklegate, just off Wide Street. The building is modern, clean and all…read moreon one level for easy wheelchair and push chair access. There is a car park opposite for easy parking. Like most library's Selby offers a wide choice of facilities such as computer and Internet courses, reading clubs and toddler groups, Language courses and family history. But also offers the traditional things you would expect from a good Library such as a wide range of reading and reference books, study areas, newspapers and music CD's. But summing up i would say, Selby Library is successful not only to the resources but also due to its well trained and friendly staff. Oh and I don't work for them and nor does my Mum :)

Selby Library has been here since I first came to Selby. Although not massive, it has over recent…read moreyears been redeveloped inside now incorporating many more computers for people to use and offers a vast array of digital media as well as standard books. As a library, there are better such as Yorks large collection however it suits its purpose within the community and does its best with the facilities it can offer.

Selby District Council is situated on Portholme Road, next to the Police station. There is parking…read morebut you will have to obtain a parking token from the reception area to leave. The refuge department has been privatised. Recently the Benefits and council tax departments were moved to the new Council building in Market lane. The remaining sections now operate in the Portholme premises: Planning, Building Control, Licensing and Environmental Health. There is some confusion as to what will happen to the building. There were discussions about the council wanting to sell the building to Tesco's who are next door but planning permission was refused. The Dog warden is also based at the Portholme premises.