Havering Council Libraries Consultation
Overview
Havering Council has a legal duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all those who “live, work or study and want to access the service” in the city (Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964). We are currently inviting people who live, work, or study in the borough to help shape the future of the library service.
Great things happen in our libraries, but we face significant challenges in the future. We know that, especially post-Covid, the way residents use libraries continues to change and we need to respond to those changes. Many of our buildings need large-scale investment to remain the safe, warm and welcoming spaces we need them to be. And, above all, the budget challenges the Council faces means the library service’s budget needs to reduce.
Because of those budget challenges, we need to propose reducing the number of libraries in the borough by four – from ten libraries to six. We propose that four of the current five branch libraries – open for 24 hours per week – should close in order to achieve the savings target the service has been set.
We remain committed to providing a good quality library service for residents, and this strategy makes some new commitments, including asking whether a new Children’s Library in the borough would be welcomed.
Our face to face events across the borough are now confirmed. You can find more details in the 'Events' section below, and if you wish to attend, please make sure you book a space using the links found in the 'Related Links' section below.
If an event is displaying as 'sold out' or you are unable to book online we will have limited space for walk-ins, but this may not guarantee a seat due to the space available.
Please see our Havering Library Strategy 2024-29 in the 'Documents' section below, alternatively, click on the link to a digital version. You can also pick up a copy in your local library.
Children and Young People
We have now launched a special version of our Libraries Consultation, just for children and young people aged under 18, and up to age 25 with special educational needs. Please visit this link to take part.
There is a Frequently Asked Questions document at the bottom of this page for the young person's survey.
Why your views matter
To ensure we carry out a robust consultation, we are asking you for your views on many aspects of our libraries service; if you'd rather not complete all of the consultation questions, you don't have to as you can skip most questions.
Please consider the questions carefully and share your evidence of impact with us as your responses to the consultation will help shape the future of our libraries.
The consultation closes on Friday 2 August 2024.
Events
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Library Consultation Event at Romford Town Hall
From 9 Jul 2024 at 18:30 to 9 Jul 2024 at 20:30Romford Town Hall
Main Road
Romford RM1 4GR
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the related links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Gidea Park Library
From 11 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 11 Jul 2024 at 19:00Gidea Park Library
168 Balgores Lane
Gidea Park
RM2 6BS
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the related links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Collier Row Library
From 12 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 12 Jul 2024 at 19:00Collier Row Library
45 Collier Row Road
Romford
RM5 3NR
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Elm Park Library
From 18 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 18 Jul 2024 at 19:00Elm Park Library
Saint Nicholas Avenue
Hornchurch
RM12 4PT
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at St Peter's Church Hall, Harold Wood
From 19 Jul 2024 at 13:30 to 19 Jul 2024 at 15:00St Peter's Church Hall
Gubbins Lane
Romford
RM3 0QA
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at South Hornchurch Library
From 19 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 19 Jul 2024 at 19:00South Hornchurch Library
138 Rainham Road
Rainham
RM13 7RH
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Gidea Park Library
From 24 Jul 2024 at 10:30 to 24 Jul 2024 at 12:00Gidea Park Library
168 Balgores Lane
Gidea Park
RM2 6BS
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the related links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Collier Row Library
From 25 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 25 Jul 2024 at 19:00Collier Row Library
45 Collier Row Road
Romford
RM5 3NR
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Elm Park Library
From 26 Jul 2024 at 14:30 to 26 Jul 2024 at 16:00Elm Park Library
Saint Nicholas Avenue
Hornchurch
RM12 4PT
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Library Consultation Event at South Hornchurch Library
From 26 Jul 2024 at 17:30 to 26 Jul 2024 at 19:00South Hornchurch Library
138 Rainham Road
Rainham
RM13 7RH
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Library Consultation Event at Harold Wood Library
From 27 Jul 2024 at 10:30 to 27 Jul 2024 at 12:00Harold Wood Library
Arundel Road
Romford
RM3 0RX
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Library Consultation Event at Harold Hill Library
From 29 Jul 2024 at 11:00 to 29 Jul 2024 at 12:30Harold Hill Library
19a Farnham Road
Romford
RM3 8EJ
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Library Consultation Event at Hornchurch Library
From 30 Jul 2024 at 11:00 to 30 Jul 2024 at 12:30Hornchurch Library
44 North Street
Hornchurch
RM11 1TB
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Upminster Library
From 31 Jul 2024 at 11:00 to 31 Jul 2024 at 12:30Upminster Library
Corbets Tey Road
Upminster
RM14 2AU
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below. -
Library Consultation Event at Rainham Library
From 1 Aug 2024 at 11:00 to 1 Aug 2024 at 12:30Rainham Library
Celtic Farm Road
Rainham
RM13 9GP
Please make sure you book a ticket, see the Eventbrite link in the Related Links section below.
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Local Plans
- Development
- Residents
- Communities
- Businesses
- Budget
- Council
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