Luton Culture have opened their ears for public suggestions in the wake of library closure threats from the council.
Campaigning group, Luton People’s Assembly, have called on the public to help support the campaign by giving ideas as to ways the closures could be prevented.
Funding cuts of £600,000 have resulted in plans to reorganise the Luton library system.
However, following a petition of over 10,000 signatures, Luton Culture have asked for ideas as to problem could be avoided.
Luton Culture and the Luton Borough Council proposed option one as the solution to the problem.
Under this proposal Wigmore and Sundon Park libraries would face closure, along with the mobile library service.
Option one would mean no reduction in Central Library opening hours and would thus allow this service to continue unaffected.
One campaigner at the Asda store in Wigmore said: “I personally spoke to thousands of people who had never seen any consultation and were very angry that libraries were due to close in November.”
The Council Executive Committee meeting on July 29 addressed the issue and have speculated the use of volunteers to assist but remain open to further suggestions.
The council are due to meet on Tuesday September 10 to discuss the future of library provisions in Luton.
Mark Dee Smith, Chairman of the Luton’s People Assembly, said: “The team that emerged from the proposed closures have done an amazing job, collecting over 10,000 signatures mainly from shoppers in the Wigmore area. It would be fantastic if some of those who signed the petition could come down to Luton Town Hall at 6pm and support the campaign.”
Luton Culture require suggestions to be made by October 14. Suggestions are to be sent to: LibrariesProposals@LutonCulture.com or written to Maggie Appleton, Chief Executive at Luton Culture, Luton Central Library, St George’s Square, Luton, LU1 2NG.