We the undersigned petition the Council to stop proposals to move Canley, Coundon and Bell Green libraries from their purpose built buildings and into smaller buildings. The libraries and museums Act 1964 clearly states you have a legal responsibility to provide a comprehensive and effective service for all. We believe the proposals outlined in the plans for these libraries breach that act. Furthermore, the proposals cause the following: • Safeguarding concerns • Confidentiality concerns • Health and safety concerns According to a leaflet that Coventry City Council sent out to every household, in April 2024, there were "753,975 visits to the 17 Coventry Libraries, including 500,000 computer uses". This shows that all 17 libraries are well used and must be retained in suitable buildings that offer a full service. Libraries are the heart of the community, safe spaces.
Libraries should be kept in their current locations as to move
them would have the following affects
Loss of footfall, loss of book stock, loss of professional staff ,
loss of computers and loss of services libraries currently
provide.
And in the case of Canley library being moved, we have severe
safeguarding concerns.
This ePetition runs from 27/09/2024 to 22/11/2024.
191 people have signed this ePetition.