From Brent Council
Wembley Library, now home to a brand-new Resident Hub, has officially reopened, unveiling a transformed space designed to better serve the needs of residents and customers.
The upgraded facilities have created a space dedicated to fostering knowledge, learning, and community connections in the heart of Brent Civic Centre.
The improvements include a new accessible entrance on Exhibition Way, an expanded library with a larger collection, a new purpose-built children’s library, more study areas and quiet zones - all integrated into a more spacious and versatile library space.
The new Resident Hub on the ground floor features a dedicated customer service area with a digital zone to support residents in accessing online services. Brent Hubs are also located here, along with a range of private rooms for confidential conversations.
Councillor Fleur Donnelly-Jackson, Cabinet Member for Resident Support and Culture, said:
Our award-winning Civic Centre has served residents and the council well over the past decade but it’s essential for us to adapt and keep pace with the evolving needs of our community.
This exciting new space will enable us to better serve our residents, especially those with the most complex needs. With a brand-new customer service area and an upgraded library, we’ve created a more accessible, comfortable and confidential environment with enhanced facilities for everyone to enjoy.
We look forward to you experiencing the new facilities. Don’t forget to join us for a special event on Saturday 7 December to celebrate the grand opening.
It was estimated to cost under £2 million but as usual the cost went over the the 'estimate' - what was the final bill?
ReplyDeleteI went to have a look. The library space does not look much different although Library now on two floor. Lot of empty shelving around. There are a lot of new interview rooms but as large parts of other floors are empty not clear why this was needed. The question mark still remains as to whether spending around £2.1 million on this was such a major priority when the Council is overspending its current budget by over £10 million and having to use up its reserves while Labour Councillors are already planning more cuts for next year including the loss of around 70 Council jobs.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone asked for copies of the estimates for the work and final invoices - would ve interesting to see what this money was actually spent on?
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