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October 1, 2016 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 1st October
Ideas Stores:  what the ideas are and why they’re important
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/practitioners/new-libraries/idea-stores-what-the-ideas-are-and-why-its-important

Swindon Advertiser : 30th September
Council urged to think again on library closures by 25 headteachers 
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/14776057.Council_urged_to_think_again_on_library_closures_by_25_headteachers/

Lancashire Telegraph : 1st October
Campaigners warn museums and libraries could be closed for good
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/neWS/14776216.Campaigners_warn_museums_and_libraries_could_be_closed_for_good/

Gazette Live : 1st October
Stockton | D-day looms for two popular libraries that face the axe as council tries to save £130k
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/d-day-looms-two-popular-11964512

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September 30, 2016 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 29th September
Editorial | Viciously reducing bookfunds
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2016/09/viciously-reducing-bookfunds.html

ITV News : 30th September
Lancashire’s cash crisis – museums and libraries close
with Video report
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2016-09-30/lancashires-cash-crisis-museums-and-libraries-close/

Blog Preston : 30th September
Lancashire | Video > Watch how this boy’s response to Fulwood library closure says it better than most
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/09/watch-how-this-boys-response-to-fulwood-library-closure-says-it-better-than-most/

Lancashire Evening Post : 30th September
Library closures not the end of the story, vow protesters
Six shut their doors for the last time tonight.  “Save Our Libraries” campaigners are pinning their hopes on government intervention.
http://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/arts/library-closures-not-the-end-of-the-story-vow-protesters-1-8156097

SLIC : 29th September
Realising Ambition & Opportunity – One Year On
Scotland’s Libraries are Thriving in the 21st Century
http://scottishlibraries.org/realising-ambition-opportunity-one-year-on/

Leon’s Library Blog : 30th September
Cilip AGM 2016
https://leonslibraryblog.com/2016/09/30/cilip-agm-2016/

Leinster Express : 30th September
Ireland | Councillors vote no to staffless libraries in Laois
Councillors block government policy
http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/home/217331/councillors-vote-no-to-staffless-libraries-in-laois.html

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September 29, 2016 No Comments

Swindon Advertiser : 29th September
We want your views and we listen to your ideas, says Leader, David Renard
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/yoursay/14771911.We_want_your_views_and_we_listen_to_your_ideas__says_council_chief/

The Courier : 29th September
Future of libraries defended at launch of new national strategy
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/fife/292161/future-of-libraries-defended-at-launch-of-new-national-strategy/

Blackpool Gazette : 29th September
Blackpool MP calls for public inquiry on Lancashire libraries closures
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-mp-calls-for-public-inquiry-on-lancashire-libraries-closures-1-8152911

Westmorland Gazette : 29th September
Lancashire | Silverdale library finally shelved this week as eleventh-hour hopes dashed
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/NEWS/14772516.Silverdale_library_finally_shelved_this_week_as_eleventh_hour_hopes_dashed/

Blackpool Gazette : 29th September
Final chapter for Lytham and Freckleton libraries
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has asked Culture Secretary Karen Bradley to review the decision.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/final-chapter-for-lytham-and-freckleton-libraries-1-8152590

Oxford Mail : 29th September
Night time access to books with out-of-hours library scheme
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14773100.Readers_in_Summertown_to_take_out_books_as_easily_as___39_getting_cash_from_cash_machines__39__with_new_scheme/

Evening Telegraph : 29th September
Challenge for Dundee Central Library after huge slump in visitors
https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/challenges-dundee-library-huge-slump-visitors/

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September 28, 2016 No Comments

Holyrood Magazine : 28th September
Scottish libraries awarded over £2.3m of funding since launch of library strategy
https://www.holyrood.com/articles/news/libraries-awarded-over-%C2%A323m-funding-launch-library-strategy

ITV News : 27th September
VIDEO | Country’s oldest public lending library at risk
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2016-09-27/countrys-oldest-public-lending-library-at-risk/

Accrington Observer : 28th September
What next for two Hyndburn libraries to close at the end of this week?
Oswaldtwistle and Clayton libraries will be put into mothballs under county council cuts
http://www.accringtonobserver.co.uk/news/what-next-two-hyndburn-libraries-11949976

Transparency International UK
Counting the Pennies: Increasing transparency in the UK’s public finances
http://www.transparency.org.uk/publications/counting-the-pennies/

2BR Radio : 28th September
Prepare to pay more for less from Lancashire County Council
Re. the £1m report from PwC.
Deputy Leader is quoted
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2107447/prepare-to-pay-more-for-less-from-lancashire-county-council/

Interactive Map
Libraries & children’s centres that will no longer be supported by Lancashire CC
http://lancashirecc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=efcb5e6641d04e1a8264f753338ecf6d

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September 27, 2016 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 26th September
Libraries raise awareness of Banned Books Week
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/british-library-free-word-and-islington-libraries-participate-banned-books-week-399651

Yorkshire Evening Post : 27th September
Wakefield Library opening hours cut down to save £150,000
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/wakefield-library-opening-hours-cut-down-to-save-150-000-1-8149201

Warrington Guardian : 27th September
Green Party urges LiveWire to reconsider library closure proposals
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14766684.Green_Party_urges_LiveWire_to_reconsider_library_closure_proposals/

2BR Radio : 27th September
Library campaigners react to news 100 buildings will be closed
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2106792/library-campaigners-react-to-news-100-buildings-will-be-closed/

Hinckley Times : 27th September
Leicestershire | Fresh calls to save Desford Library from the axe
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/fresh-calls-save-desford-library-11919109

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September 26, 2016 No Comments

That’s Lancashire – Headline News : 26th September
VIDEO | Lancashire libraries – closures confirmed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDyH7I7cGVg

Lancashire Evening Post : 26th September
Cabinet dismisses plea to save county libraries
Informative article + useful comments
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/cabinet-dismisses-pleas-to-save-county-libraries-1-8147396

2BR News : 26th September
Decision upheld on Lancashire’s at risk libraries and children’s centres
A decision to close more than 100 council owned buildings in Lancashire has been upheld.  The libraries and children’s centres you thought were closing, still will.
http://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2106123/decision-upheld-on-lancashires-at-risk-libraries-and-childrens-centres/

This Is Wiltshire : 26th September
Swindon | Petition to save Park Library passes 800 names
Park Library was a surprise omission from the core service that the council plan to maintain – set as it is in an economically deprived area, it is an obvious candidate for continued support on the grounds of social and educational need alone.
http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/14765340.Petition_to_save_Park_Library_passes_800_names/

Yorkshire Post : 26th September
Letter | Don’t belittle the efforts of library volunteers
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/yp-letters-don-t-belittle-the-efforts-of-library-volunteers-1-8147599

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September 25, 2016 No Comments

Bolton News : 25th September
Plans submitted to create new modern library in Little Lever
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/14763288.Plans_submitted_to_create_new_modern_library_in_Little_Lever/

Blog Preston : 25th September
Lancashire County Council told to re-consider Fulwood library closure
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/09/lancashire-county-council-told-to-re-consider-fulwood-library-closure/

Leicester Mercury : 25th September
City council still needs to cut £23.5m from spending
“There will be no disguising the impact.”
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/city-council-still-needs-to-cut-23-5-million-from-spending/story-29745515-detail/story.html

Shropshire Star : 24th September
Final chapter as Shropshire village library shuts
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/24/final-chapter-as-shropshire-village-library-shuts/

Get Reading : 23rd September
Under threat West Berkshire libraries plan to be discussed next month
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/under-threat-west-berkshire-libraries-11924702

Digital Book World : 22nd September
Library Loans Are a Double-Edged Sword
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2016/library-loans-double-edged-sword/

CILIP : 20th September
‘Libraries Pay‘ – Nick Poole‘s opening remarks at CILIP PMLG Teachmeet
http://www.cilip.org.uk/blog/libraries-pay-nick-pooles-opening-remarks-cilip-pmlg-teachmeet

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September 23, 2016 No Comments

The Star : 22 September
Sheffield | Letter | Community centres?
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/community-centres-1-8140402

The Bookseller : 23 September
Pullman, Blackman and Rosen urge Bradley to act on libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/authors-urge-call-library-action-398621

Plymouth Herald : 23 September
Plymouth union leader vows to fight council’s library closures
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/plymouth-union-leader-vows-to-fight-council-s-library-closures/story-29744662-detail/story.html

Chingford Herald : 23 September
Waltham Forest | How often do you use your library?
Consultation on plans to relocate or refurbish several libraries
http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/chingford/14761829.How_often_do_you_use_your_library_/

Yorkshire Post : 23 September
Letter | Without trained professional staff, a library is not a library
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/yp-letters-without-trained-professional-staff-a-library-is-not-a-library-1-8144025

Warrington Guardian : 23 September
Communities ignored, people left isolated, more than books – your letters on library closure plans
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/yoursay/letters/14760611.Communities_ignored__people_left_isolated__more_than_books___your_letters_on_library_closure_plans/

Warrington Guardian : 23 September
In pictures: Campaigners protest to save Warrington’s libraries
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14761902.IN_PICTURES__Campaigners_protest_to_save_Warrington_s_libraries/

Warrington Guardian : 23 September
MP David Mowat ‘cautiously welcomes’ LiveWire’s library plans
http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14762211.MP_David_Mowat__cautiously_welcomes__LiveWire_s_library_plans/

Lancashire Telegraph : 23 September
Legal vow over East Lancashire libraries review
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14761218.Legal_vow_over_East_Lancashire_libraries_review/

Lancashire Evening Post : 23 September
Plan to close libraries to be debated again after protests
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/plan-to-close-libraries-to-be-debated-again-after-protests-1-8144122

Southport Visitor : 23 September
Lancashire | Scrutiny committee to review decision to close libraries and children’s centres
http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/southport-west-lancs/scrutiny-committee-review-decision-close-11928260

Sunderland Echo : 23 September
Letter | 400 libraries closed in UK
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/your-say/400-libraries-closed-in-uk-1-8143313

Morpeth Herald : 23 September
Northumberland | Letter | Democracy: Members are public servants
inc. reference to ‘the outrageous treatment of Morpeth library’
http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/news/democracy-members-are-public-servants-1-8140539

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September 22, 2016 No Comments
Times Educational Supplement : 21 September
Read Michael Morpurgo’s beautiful paean to reading, books and the power of education
Speaking at the inaugural Book Trust Annual Lecture
“Do not ever close libraries, in or out of school: make them better. Librarians, teachers, parents, need the tools to do the job.”  
Sunderland Echo : 21 September
Library’s move to museum could be key to boosting work of both services, say city chiefs
Bury Times : 22 September
4,000 people have say on libraries shake up as councillors consider next move
Warrington Guardian : 22 September
Lymm residents launch petition over plans to close library
The Guardian : 22 September
Philip Pullman among authors urging culture secretary to ‘set new course’ for libraries
Plymouth Herald : 22 September
Two Plymouth libraries could close in £48,000 budget cut plans
Blackpool Gazette : 22 September
Lancashire | Libraries axe plan up for special scrutiny
Building Design : 22 September
Can we justify stand-alone libraries any more?
Cambridge News : 22 September
Closing Milton Road Library doesn’t add up, says campaigner
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September 21, 2016 No Comments
London SE1 : 20 September
Lambeth | Waterloo Library: council leader opens temporary venue
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8902
The Mirror : 20 September
Cheshire | Britain’s oldest public lending library faces closure due to Tory cuts
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britains-oldest-public-lending-library-8879544
Swindon Advertiser : 21 September
Swindon | Have your say on how we run the town, says MP
inc. current consultation on libraries
The Press and Journal : 21 September
Argyll and Bute | Island pupils create film to voice anger over school librarian cuts
Loughborough Echo : 21 September
Leicestershire | Sponsored walk to raise funds for Hathern Library
Attempts to raise the £10K per annum needed to keep a volunteer-led library open
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/sponsored-walk-raise-funds-hathern-11915865
Gazette and Herald : 21 September
North Yorkshire | Call for volunteers to help run Ryedale libraries
The Oxford Times : 21 September
Oxfordshire | Retired librarian appeals for more volunteers to help expand home library service
Newbury Today : 21 September
West Berkshire | Hungerford town council hears fears that library report is being watered down but district council insists it only sought ‘clarification’
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/home/19334/town-council-hears-fears-that-library-report-is-being-watered-down.html
Stoke Sentinel : 21 September
Staffordshire | Threat to slash opening hours at libraries in Talke and Loggerheads
Warrington Guardian : 21 September
Warrington | LiveWire extends library consultation
Warrington Guardian : 21 September
Fife Today : 21 September
Fife |  SAVED! – new future for Glenwood library
Business plan put forward by tenant groups for ‘community hub’ including library is accepted
Ludlow Advertiser :  21 September
SHROPSHIRE | Church Stretton Library campaigners claim strong support
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September 20, 2016 No Comments

Wigan Today : 20th September
Library shake-up is next savings plan
Officers have been tasked with shaving £1.4m from the library budget (more than 50%)
http://www.wigantoday.net/news/local/library-shake-up-is-next-savings-plan-1-8134448

Lancashire Evening Post : 20th September
MP asks minister to intervene to stop Lancashire library closures
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/mp-asks-minister-to-intervene-to-stop-lancashire-library-closures-1-8136126

Lancashire Evening Post : 20th September
Former MP David Borrow to quit county politics
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/former-mp-david-borrow-to-quit-county-politics-1-8136074

Press & Journal : 20th September
Aberdeenshire | Union urges “fight” to keep council leisure services in-house
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/1031972/union-urges-fight-to-keep-council-leisure-services-in-house/

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September 19, 2016 No Comments

Warrington Guardian : 19th September
Residents turn out in force to oppose Stockton Heath Library closure proposals
http://m.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/14745251.Residents_turn_out_in_force_to_oppose_Stockton_Heath_Library_closure_proposals/

The Star : 16th September
Sheffield | Letter: Libraries need staff
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/your-say/libraries-need-staff-1-8070896

Vimeo : 13th September
A Library Is Not A Library Without A Librarian
A short film from young people in Tobermory, Isle of Mull who talk about their reaction to the local council’s decision to cut School Librarians across Argyll & Bute
https://vimeo.com/182447907

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September 17, 2016 No Comments

YORKSHIRE POST : 17th September
Exclusive : ‘Tragedy’ as Yorkshire councils slam the book shut on libraries
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/exclusive-tragedy-as-yorkshire-councils-slam-the-book-shut-on-libraries-1-8130602

YORKSHIRE POST : 17th September
Shocking: A third of Leeds’s libraries have closed in just five years
http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/shocking-a-third-of-leeds-s-libraries-have-closed-in-just-five-years-1-8131153

YORKSHIRE POST : 17th September
How volunteers are writing what could be the final chapter for Yorkshire’s libraries
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/how-volunteers-are-writing-what-could-be-the-final-chapter-for-yorkshire-s-libraries-1-8130651

THE BOOKSELLER : 16th September
UK’s first public library threatened with closure
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/first-uk-public-library-threatened-closure-394136

Brixton Blog : 16th September
Lambeth | Library campaigners target Rec
http://www.brixtonblog.com/library-campaigners-target-rec/40198

Lancashire Evening Post : 16th September
Letter | Paying tribute to library staff
scroll down to third letter
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/your-say/readers-letters-september-16-1-8131141

THE BOOKSELLER : 15th September
Cleeves pens murder mystery script to support libraries
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/ann-cleeves-pens-murder-mystery-help-bridge-libraries-funding-gap-394071

The Gazette : 15th September
Lancashire | Cuts to buildings confirmed
informative
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/business/cuts-to-buildings-confirmed-1-8127939

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September 16, 2016 No Comments

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 16th September
UNITE and Fight! (and build for the national demo)
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/unite-and-fight-and-build-for-national.html

Westmorland Gazette : 16th September
Lancashire | Silverdale villagers protest against library closure – while Carnforth wins reprieve
http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/14745073.Silverdale_villagers_protest_against_library_closure___while_Carnforth_wins_reprieve/

Shropshire Star : 16th September
Telford library reorganisation approved by councillors
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/16/telford-library-reorganisation-approved-by-councillors/

Blog Preston : 15th September
Lancashire | Pressure grows to reverse Fulwood library decision
http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/09/pressure-grows-to-reverse-fulwood-library-decision/

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September 15, 2016 No Comments

Leicester Mercury : 15th September
Leicester libraries and communities centres may be sold to cut costs
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/leicester-libraries-and-communities-centres-may-be-sold-to-cut-costs/story-29720112-detail/story.html

Lytham St Annes Express : 15th September
‘The fight for our libraries goes on’
Mr Menzies is continuing to pursue the issue with Secretary  of State for Culture, Media and Sport Karen Bradley MP ….
http://www.lythamstannesexpress.co.uk/news/local/the-fight-for-our-libraries-goes-on-1-8125429

Blackpool Gazette : 14th September
Wyre and Fylde libraries sell-off decision challenge
A special meeting of the county council’s scrutiny committee on Thurs, September 22nd at 3.0pm
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/wyre-and-fylde-libraries-sell-off-decision-challenge-1-8125927

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September 14, 2016 No Comments

PRIVATE EYE
Issue No. 1427
Library News: Surrey (p.34)
In all good newsagents

Bromley Times : 14th September
Unite hails ‘significant victory’ as group pulls out of community library takeovers
http://www.bromleytimes.co.uk/news/unite_hails_significant_victory_as_group_pulls_out_of_community_library_takeovers_1_4696601

Shropshire Star : 14th September
February deadline set for Church Stretton Library decision
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/14/february-deadline-set-for-church-stretton-library-decision/

Lancashire Evening Post : 14th September
Bid for Scrutiny meeting call-in on county council’s controversial library cuts
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/bid-for-call-in-on-county-council-s-controversial-library-cuts-1-8125450

Blackpool Gazette : 14th September
Politically Correct by (Councillor) Alan Vincent
Labour are bulldozing ahead with the massive closure plan which will see Thornton and Cleveleys Libraries shut.
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/opinion/politically-correct-by-alan-vincent-1-8124782

Lancashire Evening Post : 13th September
Letter | Closing a vibrant venue
very useful data and comment re. Fulwood Library
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/your-say/readers-letters-september-13-1-8123183

Wakefield Express : 14th September
Have your say on changes to library opening times
a reduction in hours at all 13 libraries after feedback from residents
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/have-your-say-on-changes-to-library-opening-times-1-8125102

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September 13, 2016 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 12th September
Rebuck: ‘libraries and literacy crucial for health of the nation’
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/rebuck-makes-lords-literacy-plea-health-our-nation-391831

Unite the Union : 13th September
Bromley Council’s plan to run-down and break up local libraries falls apart
http://www.unitetheunion.org/news/bromley-councils-plan-to-run-down-and-break-up-local-libraries-falls-apart/

Daily Post : 13th September
FOUR libraries to close in Gwynedd as part of major shakeup to service
Gwynedd Council is set to introduce changes to a host of other library services across the county to save £170,000
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/four-libraries-close-gwynedd-part-11882539

Shropshire Star : 13th September
Work to start on turning Shrewsbury Library into town council’s new home
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/13/work-to-start-on-turning-shrewsbury-library-into-councils-new-home/

Grantham Journal : 13th September
Lincolnshire | Book loan period reduced for Grantham Library customers
GLL
http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/book-loan-period-reduced-for-grantham-library-customers-1-7574543

Hertfordshire Mercury : 13th September
Buntingford Library to stay on the High Street but modernisation delayed
http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/buntingford-library-to-stay-on-the-high-street-but-modernisation-improvements-delayed/story-29712033-detail/story.html

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September 12, 2016 No Comments

Government Business : 12th September
Feature | The time of the library is now
Ian Anstice, professionally qualified librarian and editor of Public Libraries News, explains why keeping local libraries open is crucial to our local communities
http://governmentbusiness.co.uk/features/time-library-now

Public Finance : 12th September
Voluntary sector ‘must play key devolution role’
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/news/2016/09/voluntary-sector-must-play-key-devolution-role

Libraries Taskforce : 12th September
Kathy Settle — Progress towards Libraries Deliver: Ambition
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/12/progress-towards-libraries-deliver-ambition/

Burnley Express : 12th September
Final chapter for Burnley libraries – and community centres also get the axe
details and dates
http://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/final-chapter-for-burnley-libraries-and-community-centres-also-get-the-axe-1-8120668

Times Series : 12th September
‘It is not a transformation, it is a destruction’ – Barnet’s UNISON branch call to save library jobs
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/14737931.___It_is_not_a_transformation__it_is_a_destruction________Barnet___s_UNISON_branch_call_to_save_library_jobs/

Coventry Observer : 12th September
Libraries are a basic human right say campaign group as petition is handed to Council
http://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/libraries-basic-human-right-say-campaign-group-petition-handed-council/

Bridlington Free Press : 12th September
Letter: Library cuts caused by government
http://www.bridlingtonfreepress.co.uk/news/letter-library-cuts-caused-by-government-1-8114724

Cambrian News : 11th September
Gwynedd | New strategy for library service
4 libraries to volunteers or close, 4 others to close.

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http://www.aberaeron-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=108341&headline=New%20strategy%20for%20library%20service&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016

News and Views
September 11, 2016 No Comments

Blog Preston : 11th September
Lancashire | Fulwood Library fight ‘not over’ as Preston MP to call-in closure decision with government http://www.blogpreston.co.uk/2016/09/fulwood-library-fight-not-over-as-preston-mp-to-call-in-closure-decision-with-government/

Chronicle Live : 11th September
Northumberland | Cramlington’s library services have been moved into the town’s new £3.5m leisure centre
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/new-35m-cramlington-leisure-centre-11871000

You Tube
Danger a Staff Less Library may be coming to a community near you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXmk6I8DdPM&feature=youtu.be

Lancashire Telegraph : 10th September
Tory anger at ‘union staff’ amid huge cuts
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/14735249.Tory_anger_at____union_staff____amid_huge_cuts/

Sunderland Echo : 10th September
Sunderland councillors to debate controversial library move
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/our-region/sunderland/sunderland-councillors-to-debate-controversial-library-move-1-8117304

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News and Views
September 9, 2016 No Comments
House of Lords Hansard : 8th Sept 2016
Civil Society and Lobbying
@12.47 pm.  Baroness Rebuck (Lab) – Libraries
http://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2016-09-08/debates/16090838000309/CivilSocietyAndLobbying#contribution-16090838000150

Rotherham Advertiser : 9th September
£474,000 to be cut from libraries budget
http://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/104402/-474-000-to-be-cut-from-libraries-budget.aspx


That’s Lancashire : 9th September
VIDEO > Lancashire County Council agrees to cuts and closures, we get reaction from campaigners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXKtxXAVUVw&feature=youtu.be


Lancashire Telegraph : 9th September
MP calls for Lancashire CC to be abolished after closure of community  facilities
http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/News/14733122.MP_calls_for_Lancashire_County_Council_to_be_abolished_after_closure_of_community_facilities/


Public Sector Executive : 9th September
Lancashire CC to close services at more than 100 sites
http://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/Public-Sector-News/lancashire-cc-to-close-services-at-more-than-100-sites


Champion Newspapers : 9th September
Lancashire | Death knell sounded for Up Holland, Burscough and Parbold libraries

http://www.champnews.com/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=GN4_ART_287173

Lancashire Evening Post : 9th September
Austerity bites as council votes through closures
http://www.lep.co.uk/your-lancashire/austerity-bites-as-council-votes-through-closures-1-8115349


Tenby Today : 9th September
Pembrokeshire | Consultations need to be taken ‘seriously’
http://www.tenby-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107202&headline=Consultations%20need%20to%20be%20taken%20%27seriously%27&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2016


Morpeth Herald : 9th September
Northumberland | Letter : LIBRARIES: Where are the priorities?
http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/news/letters/libraries-where-are-the-priorities-1-8113296


Shropshire Star : 9th September
Closure date set for Shawbury Library
“after no-one came forward to take over the running of it …”
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/09/closure-date-set-for-shawbury-library/


Shropshire Star : 9th September
New proposals to save Telford libraries
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/politics/2016/09/09/new-proposals-to-save-telford-libraries/

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