Romford Recorder : 12th October
Who will be affected by Havering’s culture cuts?
inc. 6 libraries to lose 50% of their opening hours. Volunteers to play a “more significant role”.  Of 94 library staff, 50 will lose their jobs.  Public to be charged 50p for one hour’s use of a library computer.
http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/who_will_be_affected_by_havering_s_culture_cuts_1_3802525

SUNDAY MIRROR : 12th October
Librarians given panic rooms to shield themselves from angry members of the public
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/librarians-given-panic-rooms-shield-4423585

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Libraries News Round-up: 20 December 2016

Barnet & Whetstone Press : 20th December Council unveils four charities which will run libraries following service cuts http://www.barnet-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=116316&headline=Council%20unveils%20four%20charities%20which%20will%20run%20libraries%20following%20service%20cuts&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016 News & Star : 20th December Cockermouth library campaigners refused consultation…

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