Enfield Council is closing nearly half of its libraries, including seven in total, to save over half a million pounds each year amidst ongoing budgetary pressures and declining usage. The decision follows a broader trend across London where 120 libraries have closed in the past decade. A public consultation influenced the preservation of Oakwood Library, which remains popular among residents. The closures will save £4.5 million in maintenance over ten years and potentially yield £3.85 million in property sales, prompting discussions about the future of community services in the borough.
Libraries are the heart of our communities, and we want to make sure they continue to provide a fantastic range of services for our communities.
Declining usage and budget pressures were cited by the Labour-run council as the reasons for the closures.
a public consultation was also launched, and the response from 2,400 residents influenced councillors to U-turn on their closure plans for Oakwood Library.
Council opposition leader Alessandro Georgiou told the Enfield Dispatch that he was 'extremely disappointed to see the council has not listened'.
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