BURY Knowle Library in its beautiful building and grounds is greatly treasured by the residents of the Headington are of Oxford.

Its closure will lead to the sale of the property, and an amenity which is of enormous social value will be lost for ever.

Everyone who appreciates the value to the community of such a priceless asset will never forgive county council leader Keith Mitchell who, under the guidance of decisions taken in haste by the present headless-chicken coalition Government, and without proper consultation of local residents, appears determined to rob the residents of Headington of what is the area’s most valuable social asset.

ALBA THORNING, Headington, Oxford