Worthing libraries hours cut

OPENING hours for West Sussex libraries are to change from May 10, with the aim of freeing up more cash to invest in the service.

More than 10,000 people responded to a three-week customer consultation. Previous consultation showed high demand for things like self-service and drop-off points.

Brad Watson, county council cabinet member who oversees libraries, said: "We are confident that, within the constraints of delivering an affordable service, the new opening hours are tailored to reflect customer choice.

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"Our customers value the fact that their preferences and views were considered. This was very evident at the surgeries.

"These are tough economic times, but, unlike in other parts of the country, all of our libraries have remained open."

The new opening hours will be:

Worthing: Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm.

Lancing: Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.

Storrington: Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.

Durrington and Goring: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.

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Broadwater: Monday to Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am-1pm.

Ferring: Monday to Thursday 9am-1pm, Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm.

Findon Valley: Monday to Wednesday 1pm to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am-1pm.

Pulborough: Monday to Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am-1pm.

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