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Letters: Anger over library closure
I am seriously concerned that despite petitions, protest from local residents and calls from Labour councillors, the Westminster Tories are ploughing ahead with the closure of St James's Library.
The Library serves a central role in the community - it is used by local young people, the elderly, parents, students, and tourists, and offers educational support and visits to schools and nurseries.
Conservative councillors have not considered the impact of the closure, which will leave thousands of local people without this essential service.
It's outrageous that the council is spending over a £1million a year on eleven campaigners and expensive consultants, as this amount could keep the library open for the next three years.
These are the wrong cuts at the wrong time, and show a disregard for people living in our community.
I would urge your readers to contact their local Conservative councillors, to hold them accountable for these bad decisions.
Charles Smith
Dolphin Square
Pimlico
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