Book borrowing in Brighton and Hove has been steadily falling over the years and many branch libraries do not open long enough.

So some people are asking why the city council is going ahead with a new central library in Jubilee Street.

The argument is that by the time it's ready - and it has already taken more than 30 years to provide - there may not be any customers left.

But borrowers will go back to Brighton Central library once it is housed in a super new building.

Already attendances have soared at the museum across the road since it opened its doors following renovation earlier this year.

The library will have a full stock of new books and will be a fine building in the middle of a development with other attractions such as shops and cafes.

It won't just deal with books. A modern library has much more besides including full access to new technology.

The library will also be a meeting place and the focal point of Brighton's cultural quarter.

Once built, it's possible going to the library will become as popular in Brighton as it was in the past.

The building will also be flexible so that, unlike its predecessor in Church Street, it can adapt to changing customs in future years.