Croydon Council announced closures of four libraries to increase opening hours at nine key libraries, prioritizing usage-based metrics and community impact.
The decision, based on public consultations, highlights how the libraries showed low footfall, with less than 10% of residents utilizing their local libraries.
The closures, effective from October 2024, aim to reallocate resources and enhance service availability at more frequently used library locations.
Due to budget constraints, the council's strategy reflects a need to adapt services to align with community demand and financial sustainability.
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