The Forum Southend-on-Sea

The Forum Southend-on-Sea, locally known simply as The Forum, is a building located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The Central Library and Focus Art Gallery are housed in the building. It was opened in September 2013 following a relocation from the former building of Southend Central Library on Victoria Avenue which now houses the Beecroft Art Gallery. Membership for the library is free.

Development

The building's construction was funded by the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, the University of Essex and South Essex College, each putting forward £12.5 million, £10.4 million and £4 million respectively.