Birmingham City Council is under enormous financial pressure right now and will have to make some very difficult cuts. It has been reported that libraries across the city are under threat, but we believe that Kings Heath Library should be saved from being closed or sold off.

All libraries provide an essential service to the community beyond lending books. They help people of all ages to learn, study, and develop, but particularly children and those without internet access. They can also be a space for community groups, and they often a shelter for those who need a peaceful space to rest. 

Of the 35 community libraries in Birmingham, Kings Heath is ranked 4th by estimated footfall, has the 7th highest membership, and the 3rd highest number of books lent and relent. 

It is a thriving, successful library, and a valuable community asset. If libraries need to modernise, it could be adapted more easily than others due to its high membership and footfall. 

We believe that Kings Heath Library should be saved.