We, the undersigned, believe that Strood's popular Library should remain on its present large, custom-built Bryant Rd site and not be moved to a smaller rented retail unit at 133 High St.
A town centre library will have many disadvantages such as heavy vehicular traffic passing the front doors of the proposed site, the loss of the free car parking provided at the existing site, and will also be far less family-friendly than the current library which is in a heavily residential area with many schools on its doorstep.
Additionally the High St shop is currently used by the Strood Community Project, a local charity that delivers vital services for disadvantaged people of all ages. The loss of the shop is a threat to the continuing success of the charity.