Public Libraries: Closures
Lords · Question HL690 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno
To ask His Majesty's Government how many public libraries have closed (1) in 2024, (2) in 2025, and (3) to date in 2026.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Twycross, 17 Jun 2026
Arts Council England (ACE) collects and publishes data on library closures, openings and relocations in its annual English Public Libraries Location Dataset. The dataset can be found at the following link: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-mu...