Weir Hall Library may rise from ashes (From Enfield Independent)

Weir Hall Library may rise from ashes

1:26pm Tuesday 7th April 2009

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No tea, just sympathy, was all that the ombudsman could offer us after his deliberations on the procedure to close Weir Hall Library, in Edmonton.

Notwithstanding the evidence of a predetermined plan to close the whole library, theatre and arts centre at Weir Hall, (later denied by the council, then the rush to put money into restructuring that would have necessitated the library’s removal), council members’ behaviour towards its constituents and derisory remarks as to Edmonton’s heritage, it appears the councillors acted honourably.

The ombudsman informed me that in his opinion there was no fault in the procedure to close/relocate and the council had taken all steps in ensuring it was aware of all differing views on its proposals.

The council’s rationale in moving the library is that there would be wider community benefits from the new location in Fore Street shopping precinct.

We now approach Cllr George Savva’s 100-day vigil since closure with heavy heart, for now in this part of the borough there is a void.

The library housing stands forlorn, empty, awaiting the installing of a restaurant bar and more ladies toilets.

Heavy hearts maybe, but let us look on the bright side of life.

I believe our campaign has had a positive result in that we have retained the theatre and arts centre for future use.

If Mr Savva can swing it, our library will rise phoenix-like from this sorry state and retake its place in Weir Hall.

Clifford Raven, Haselbury Road, Edmonton

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