A library has been closed suddenly due to “a health and safety risk”.
Brighton and Hove City Council announced that Whitehawk Community Hub and Library is closed until further notice on November 13.
The local authority said it was due to a “health and safety risk”. The council would not disclose the reason to The Argus.
The North and South Portslade Family Hubs are open as usual, as well as other family hubs.
A spokesman for the council said: “We're very sorry for any inconvenience.”
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The notice was posted on the council website and on social media.
In a Facebook comment, the council confirmed the closure is not permanent and “library and security staff are safe”.
It added that “previous visitors don’t need to worry about the closure”, but people should “avoid visiting for now”.
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