Southport Liberal Democrats

A 7,000 signature petition collected by Southport Liberal Democrats has forced Sefton Council's cabinet to reverse its decision not to provide a temporary library while the main building is closed for 3 years for refurbishment.

The following is the text of an email sent to supporters by Lib Dem councillor Iain Brodie Browne.

Dear Friend

This Thursday all your hard work paid off as the cabinet meeting at Southport Town Hall changed its mind about a replacement town centre library.

Previously, it was decided that residents would have to use the local libraries in Ainsdale, Birkdale and Churchtown during the 3-year closure. However, the 7000-strong petition you signed was reported and helped change the councillors minds.

The Liberal Democrats yet again put forward a resolution calling for an affordable temporary replacement for our Southport town centre library. This was agreed, thanks to the change of heart of the three Conservative councillors on the cabinet who previously had supported the branch library solution. Council officers have now been given firm instructions to take swif taction and investigate all opportunities to deliver a town centre library.

Also, councillors have been working behind the scenes to find a suitable building and there has been one option that, at this stage, looks very promising. Everything hinges on getting the right building at the right price. But where there is a will there is a way.

Thanks again for your efforts and support, and we will keep you informed about the progress of the search to find a suitable venue.

All the best,
Iain Brodie Browne
Save Southport Library Campaign