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To: Essex County Council

Save our Libraries Essex (SOLE)

Essex County Council have announced that all libraries across the county will remain open.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-48922247

Please don't close down libraries across Essex

Why is this important?

Essex County Council have announced plans to close 25 libraries and to turn a further 19 over to be run by local communities to save money.

My local library, in West Mersea, employs 2 people for 21 hours a week. Not only will they lose their jobs if these closures go ahead, but so will all the staff at the threatened 44 libraries.

My library is thriving. It is always busy with people of all ages reading newspapers and periodicals, borrowing books, DVDs and CDs, accessing the internet, researching their family ancestry and speaking to others. Libraries are fantastic assets to the community and need to be saved. No libraries in Essex should be closed or downgraded to being run by volunteers

The elderly population of Essex need these libraries. Many do not have computers and some of them may not speak to anyone else in their day. We need local libraries in local communities which can be accessed on foot or bike, by all sections of society. Please think again before implementing these closures.
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