Just months after plans were announced to make cutbacks - four mobile libraries could be reinstated, opening hours at 23 libraries could increase and 11 could keep their funding in Somerset - if the recommendation of county council officers is accepted next week.

The turnaround comes after the High Court ruled the funding cuts were unlawful, because they didn't comply with equality laws.

Concerned residents said they would disadvantage groups such as the elderly, single mothers and the disabled.