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Save Cippenham and Langley Libraries at Slough from Proposed Public Consultation

We the undersigned petition the council to residents of Cippenham, Langley and Slough, strongly oppose the Council's proposal to close Cippenham and Langley Libraries, which the Council has a statutory duty to provide a comprehensive and efficient library services to local communities.

Libraries help to promote reading from a young age, they can connect with others who share similar interests, and develop social skills like communication, empathy, and collaboration.

Libraries can help children develop lifelong skills, and can be a place for independent learning and personal and social development. Children can connect with others who share similar interests, and develop social skills like communication, empathy, and collaboration.

Below are the some of the key benefits;
• pre-literacy skills including speech, language and communication development
• mental health support for adults and children
• reducing social isolation and creating networks / friendships
• access to information, skills development and learning for adults
• not all of us have the same access and funds for the internet, computers, and printing.

We urge the Council to reconsider/dismiss the proposal i.e. Option 2: “Maintain library services in Britwell and The Curve and close Cippenham and Langley library buildings”

This ePetition runs from 17/12/2024 to 17/03/2025.

949 people have signed this ePetition.