The following letter, written by Cllr Graham Turner, was published by the Huddersfield Examiner, on 26 January 2015.
Dear Sir
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all members of the public that are concerned by the proposed cuts in the library service budget to get in involved in the recently launched public consultation on the future of our library service.
This consultation which started on the 19th of January will run for 12 weeks finishing on the 10th of April.
Paper copies are available in all our libraries, but I would encourage those with internet access to complete it on line in the warmth and comfort of their homes, as its cheaper and we get the results much quicker the link is http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/libraryconsultation
We will also be doing some street interviews and telephone research, all libraries have meet the manger events planned as well.
This is by far the biggest consultation we have ever undertaken and its results will help us as we re configure the service in light of the cuts to our budget.
I along with our hard working and committed staff and local communities are doing all we can to ensure that we provide the best possible service we can, within a much lower budget than previously. This consultation give everyone the chance to get involved and tell us what sort of library service they would like to see.
So please get involved and bring forward your ideas, and lets work together to provide a decent service for all.
Regards
Graham Turner
Cabinet Member for Resources
