Residents will have the ability to entry providers on the metropolis’s 11 remaining libraries.
Iconic library pronounces UK closure after 62 years (Picture: Getty)
Two beloved libraries will likely be closing in 2026 after councillors agreed to cut back the library service funds by £210,000 on the finish of final 12 months. The Westdene Library and the Hollingbury Library, in Brighton, will completely shut their doorways on March 31.
Westdene Library, positioned subsequent to a major college, formally opened in Brighton in 1964. Many residents are involved concerning the modifications and deeply saddened by the closure of the favored library. Councillors mentioned they may work with companions to discover choices for community-based provision in Hollingbury and Westdene.
Councillor Alan Robins, Cupboard member for Sport, Recreation and Libraries, mentioned: “We perceive the closure of Hollingbury and Westdene libraries will likely be disappointing information for a lot of, however we’re happy to be retaining Rottingdean Library whereas we work with the neighborhood to think about future choices.
“We’re extremely happy with our libraries and don’t take these choices calmly. Nonetheless, we face an especially difficult monetary place and must ship financial savings to stability our funds whereas defending library providers the place they’re in biggest want.
“Brighton & Hove at present gives extra library provision per resident than the nationwide common and we’ll proceed to take action when the closures are finalised.
“Residents will have the ability to entry providers on the metropolis’s 11 remaining libraries, on-line and thru the House Supply Service, and we stay up for exploring community-based choices and various concepts steered all through the session in additional element.”
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“Brighton & Hove at present gives extra library provision per resident than the nationwide common” (Picture: Getty)
Libraries closing or decreasing service in 2026
- Hollingbury Library, in Brighton – closing on March 31
- Westdene Library, in Brighton – closing on March 31
- Jubilee Library, in Brighton – decreasing opening hours
- Hove Library, in Brighton – decreasing opening hours
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