Hampshire County Council says it wants to cut the cost of providing library services.

It is consulting on several options which include closing smaller libraries and reducing the opening hours of libraries like that in Petersfield by up to a quarter.

County Councillor Seán Woodward is responsible for libraries across Hampshire and spoke to our reporter John Welsman.

You can find out more about the consultation on our website at https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-petersfield-library/

Hampshire County Council says it wants to cut the cost of providing library services.
It is consulting on several options which include closing smaller libraries and reducing the opening hours of libraries like that in Petersfield by up to a quarter.
County Councillor Se&aacute;n Woodward is responsible for libraries across Hampshire and spoke to our reporter John Welsman.
You can find out more about the consultation on our website at <a href="https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-petersfield-library/">https://petersfieldradio.uk/2020/01/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-petersfield-library/</a>

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

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