'We should make old church a library - here's why' - Reader's letter

Frecheville is in Birley ward which according to the latest council statistics has 23.7% of residents having no qualifications, 45% of children living in low-income families, 34% of children eligible for free school meals against a lower national average of 27% and has 20% of children receiving SEN support, placing it in the top 10% nationally for this.

In terms of literacy figures from Birley Primary Academy for the 2023-2024 academic year show that 36% of students are not achieving the expected standard in reading, and 48% are not achieving the expected standard in writing.

Put simply, this desperately needs enhanced and expanded public library provision.

This should start in Frecheville given this is where it was removed in 2014.

Let's put a council branch library in St. Cyprian's church.

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