Brent been without a physical library service since 20 March 2020.
Surprisingly this does not appear to bother all the Campaigners who used to assure me that they regarded libraries as a lifeline. It does however mean that Brent Council may be breaching its legal duty to provide a library service. This also has consequences.
People who public computers to access universal credit or other service and have no home access are currently simply cut off from any online service, which may have financial and other services. Other Boroughs appear to be making PCs available.
No books are available despite many pupils needing to home school. It would be useful to know if a limited reserve service could be restarted, or even (depending on safety) a full lending service.
Likewise, many people shut in overcrowded housing might welcome the public space.
At the very least Brent should be discussing these issues.
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