Councillors in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland hope more cash will be coming their way.

The space was previously used to house a mobile library service vehicle.

The county council wants to widen the types of services available at four of its libraries.

Members told councillors they should be "ashamed" after the decision was made.

Leicestershire County Council's leader says the deal is "a foot in the door" for extra funding.

The royal statue is due to be installed outside Oakham Library once completed.

Rutland County Council says buying the 15 new vehicles is cheaper than leasing.

Current vehicles were seeing frequent breakdowns, which was affecting services, officials say.