Library move needs proper public discussion
It has been announced that in a cost-cutting exercise, Seaton Library will move from its present site to the Town Council’s Marshlands building. This will mean a serious contraction of the service which is valued by many members of the local community, young and old.
The move is another sorry consequence of 15 years of Conservative austerity, during which the library service has constantly been run down. Seaton Town Council has apparently agreed to this behind closed doors, because they will gain income from the move.
However, Library users and the community deserve their say – this cannot be yet another decision railroaded through regardless of local people’s views.
Seaton & Colyton MATTERS 
January 10, 2025 at 9:47 am
I absolutely agree, Martin. The move will put the library out of reach of those who do not drive and are eldery and/or disabled. It’s also another move to push the heart of the town out to the edges. It’s already lacking books due to the unnecessary refurbishment, taking the ‘supermarket ideal’ of only stocking those which are popular. The idea of stretching people’s knowledge and interests has long gone out of the window!
There should definitely be a consultation.
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January 10, 2025 at 6:55 pm
Cost-cutting after spending public money on a renovation. Where is the planning? At the very least there should be an explanation….
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