Problem
Essex libraries are threatened with closure. Brightlingsea Library is to be downgraded to volunteer-run.

Solution
Essex County Council and MP Bernard Jenkin, please fund our libraries, keep them open and staffed with a librarian.
For learning, love of reading and community, nothing can replace a thriving library.

Personal story
As a child I was guided into reading and science by the librarian on my weekly Library Bus. All my life I have encouraged my children and my students to enjoy the library. We love our library in Brightlingsea, for books, information, stories and dreams.