In February, Labour and SNP Councillors voted to cut the budget for our libraries which has led to a reduction in opening hours across East Lothian, of over 46 hours per week.
Libraries are essential to our communities, providing a place for learning, social interaction, digital access and much more.
As your local Conservative representatives, we believe that decisions affecting public services should reflect the needs and preferences of the people who use them, and that the public should be consulted on major changes or cuts in services. Conservatives opposed the cuts to library hours and instead proposed saving the necessary £300,000 by reducing senior management roles at East Lothian Council.
Labour and the SNP ignored our proposals.
To help us fight future cuts to public services and to library opening hours, we need your help. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.
Your feedback will help us in appealing to East Lothian Council for a library service that better meets the needs of our community.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views. Together, we can work towards a stronger, more accessible library service for everyone.
