This library is a much valued asset to the community and is used
regularly. It is an essential amenity used and appreciated by a
wide public. It is part of our community heritage. We believe that
if savings need to made they should be made elsewhere. Even the
savings to be made by closing all the proposed oxfordshire
libraries will make only a relatively small difference to the
overall council budget but a huge difference to the lives of the
individuals living in the area.
People with very young children and old people are the most likely
to suffer as it is hard for them to travel further afield to the
Central or Cowley Libraries using public transport. The closure is
not democratic as there has been insufficient or no consultation or
discussion with the local communities.
Started by: Karina Tarin
On reaching 9 signatures An officer will investigate the matter further
This ePetition ran from 11/01/2011 to 01/03/2011 and has now finished.
173 people signed this ePetition.
At the request of the original petitioner this petition has been extended to 1 March 2011.
This petition has been formally recorded and will be held on deposit. Its content will be considered alongside the responses to the formal consultation about the future of Oxfordshire’s public library service. This exercise starts in May and will run until the end of September 2011.
The following people have been informed of the receipt of your
petition:
• Councillor Judith Heathcoat, Cabinet Member for Safer and
Stronger Communities
• John Jackson, Director for Social & Community
Services
• Karen Warren, Acting County Librarian