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The author explicitly states that the community's reaction to the council's decision to close the community centre is one of outrage. This is directly stated in the first sentence: “The local council’s decision to close the community centre has sparked outrage amongst residents.”
Furthermore, the author provides evidence of this outrage by mentioning that “Many feel the centre is a vital hub for social interaction, particularly for the elderly and vulnerable.” This indicates a strong negative sentiment and highlights the importance of the centre to the community.
The planned protests and the MP's condemnation further reinforce the explicit message of strong opposition and disapproval from the community.