"Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one's hand. "- Ezra Pound
A very quick blog this time.
I've done a quick and dirty analysis of the transport implications for the closure of Burnage library on local residents. I have written up and presented my findings in the following document:
The key here is to note that in the cases shown, Burnage residents will not only be affected by closing Burnage Library, but then be further affected by the loss of 3 of the libraries closest to Burnage as part of the same proposal. That leaves only two libraries affecting areas furthest from Burnage residents.
Additionally, having combined the data with public transport travel times, I have included the extra journey times and distances that people will travel and also the amount of walking they could typically do (based upon the speed of a young or middle aged adult of below pensionable age). I have highlighted this and it is important to note, that for the majority of library users, this is an absolute best case scenario and even that is grim!!
The impact analysis that the council are due to deliver with the consultation will at least have to look at the data in this way, but for all the libraries under threat. Our library serves a community who have little other practical options. As Tom stated in his first blog, "A Polite Request", many people will find they won't bother to use the libraries further away and some simply won't be able to!
Take heed MCC.
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