Libraries News Round-up: 9 February

UNISON : 8th February
Torfaen library services win reprieve
https://cymru-wales.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2017/02/torfaen-library-services-win-reprieve/

Chronicle Live : 9th February
The neglect of our libraries is a sign that we are failing as a society — Graeme Whitfield
Graeme Whitfield is Journal business editor
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-opinion/neglect-libraries-sign-failing-society-12583366

Newbury Today : 9th February
West Berkshire library staff face redundancy as cuts package approved
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/20577/west-berkshire-library-staff-face-redundancy-as-cuts-package-approved.html

Plymouth Herald : 9th February
Plymouth may owe the Government money if it closes Efford library
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/council-may-have-to-re-pay-government-money-if-it-closes-efford-library/story-30124174-detail/story.html

Warrington Guardian : 9th February
‘Doing nothing is not an option’ says councillor responsible for libraries
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/15081513._Doing_nothing_is_not_an_option__says_councillor_responsible_for_libraries/

Bury Times : 9th February
Tottington Library closure could put an end to fundraising knitting group
http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/15080610.Library_closure_could_put_an_end_to_fundraising_knitting_group/

Spenborough Guardian : 9th February
Kirklees | £1.6m to be cut from libraries?
http://www.spenboroughguardian.co.uk/news/1-6m-to-be-cut-from-libraries-1-8380708