Issue details

Essex County Council (ECC) and Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) have explored the opportunity to create a vibrant, community-based Library and Registration Service within the Civic Office in Epping. To this end an exciting proposition has been identified to relocate and integrate the current Epping Library and Registration Service within the Civic Office. Further, three partners, Youth Justice, Blue Badge and Community Transport also wish to relocate from the current St John’s Road library site to the Civic building.

Significant synergies have been identified, with EFDC and local partners already providing a range of services to residents from the Community Hub. The concept is to incorporate some of the ground floor space into a modern library and services area. This would be completed in a way that recognises and embraces the listed nature of the building by creating a welcoming, attractive environment.