A survey has launched today (Wednesday, 18 June) inviting Peterborough residents to have their say on the future of library services in the city.
Peterborough City Council has launched the Library Needs Assessment Engagement Survey - which is being run by an independent team - asking how people currently use the city’s network of 10 libraries and one mobile library and what services and facilities are important to them. It will run for seven weeks, closing on 5 August at 5pm.
Paper copies are also available in all libraries:
- Peterborough Central Library
- Bretton Library
- Dogsthorpe Library
- Eye Library
- Hampton Library
- Orton Library
- Stanground Library
- Thorney Library
- Werrington Library
- Woodston Library
- Mobile Library
Opening times and addresses can be viewed on the Peterborough Libraries website.
The council committed to carrying out an engagement exercise with the public following comments made during the 2025/26 budget consultation, which included a proposal to reduce the number of libraries in the city from ten down to three. Cabinet agreed to put this proposal on hold and to complete a full needs assessment prior to making detailed recommendations, and committed to working with the staff, volunteers, and friends' groups associated with our libraries service as part of that process.
Councillor Alison Jones, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities at Peterborough City Council, said: “Libraries are more than places to borrow books, they are vital hubs of knowledge, learning and community. We know how much some people value their library service and this came across clearly in the budget consultation earlier in the year. We listened to what residents told us and committed to carrying out this engagement exercise prior to any decisions being made.
“This is your chance to help shape the future of library services in the city so please get involved. Our aim is to deliver a modern library service which is accessible to all and provides the services that meet the needs of our residents.”
The results of the survey will be analysed and published by the end of the year.