LIVE: Consultation on proposed library closures approved

The potential closure of seven libraries across East Sussex were discussed by the county council's cabinet earlier today (Tuesday September 19).
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Sep 2017, 11:08 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2017, 11:52 BST
Councillor Alan Shuttleworth with residents campaigning against the closure of Langney Library in Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170914-103233008Councillor Alan Shuttleworth with residents campaigning against the closure of Langney Library in Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170914-103233008
Councillor Alan Shuttleworth with residents campaigning against the closure of Langney Library in Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170914-103233008

Cabinet members approved a consultation on the library service’s strategic commissioning strategy – which includes shutting seven of 24 libraries – when it met today.

The seven locations earmarked for closure are Langney, Pevensey Bay, Willingdon, Polegate, Ore, Mayfield, and Ringmer.

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