RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views on the future of libraries in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 

BCP Council wants to know how you currently use the library service and what you hope to see in the future. 

Library open hours have been slashed by an average of 10 hours per library each week, as part of cost-saving measures for its 2024/25 budget. 

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Matti Raudsepp, head of customer and property said: “This is the first, but very important step in the process of BCP Council developing a library strategy.  

“It is vital we hear from library users - including our residents who use the home library service, along with the voices of children and young people and those residents who do not currently use their local library. If you don’t use your local library, tell us why not.” 

Cabinet member for customer, communications and culture Andy Martin added: “I passionately believe that our libraries must continue to play an absolutely central role at the heart of our communities, and they should become more important than they have ever been.

“I am committed to ensuring that our libraries meet the needs and expectations of our community.” 

To take part, visit https://haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/librariesPaper or fill in a paper copy at libraries.