Library closure plan slammed as 'cost cutting exercise'

The council's projected annual savings from proposed library closures are overshadowed by a £25 million debt repayment charge facing local taxpayers, pointing to deeper financial issues.

Cllr Chinelo Anyanwu emphasized the necessity of operating within their limited resources while defending the Labour administration's efforts to maintain a higher number of libraries.

Cllr Edward Smith criticized the council's financial management, asserting that the crisis is largely self-inflicted, despite the administration blaming the former central government.

Cllr Anyanwu stated that running a sustainable service requires difficult decisions, showcasing ongoing financial pressures resulting from cuts since 2010.

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