News and Views
August 28, 2018 No Comments

The Star: 28 August
“I dread to think what the future holds for Sheffield libraries”

The Star: 28 August
Sheffield | Your Say | Well done Lee Pearce (second letter in list)
Reader letter with concerns about volunteer-run libraries

Wales Online: 28 August
Bridgend | Plans for £6m redevelopment of Maesteg Town Hall unveiled
“We are planning to bring in the town’s two libraries and have a space with lots of new technology, a children’s area and a meeting space.”

Bristol Post: 28 August
Calls for Bristol’s Central Library to open 7 days a week

Worthing Herald: 28 August
West Sussex | Worthing Library wants your ideas to become central community hub

News and Views
August 16, 2018 No Comments

Arts Professional: 16 August
Government to boost charities’ role in public services
‘The document highlights the growing number of libraries run by communities or employees. It says that the government “will encourage further peer learning and support between mutual and community-managed libraries, and ongoing positive relationships and support between them and their local library authorities”.

Falkirk Herald: 16 August
Falkirk Library will still become an advice hub

East Anglian Daily Times: 16 August
Visits to Suffolk libraries dropped by 60,000 in the past four years

News and Views
August 15, 2018 No Comments

The Times: 15 August
Girl halts bankrupt Northamptonshire council’s plan to close libraries

Local Gov: 15 August
Northamptonshire library closures ruled ‘unlawful’

Rights Info: 15 August
Northamptonshire | Schoolgirl Wins Legal Challenge Against Council Closing Libraries

Local Government Lawyer: 15 August
High Court quashes decision by cash-strapped county to close 21 libraries 

Wales247: 15 August
South-Wales law firm wins closure fight for Northampton libraries

Libraries Connected: 15 August
Judicial Review of Northamptonshire Library Services: Joint Statement from Libraries
Connected and CILIP

Public Sector Executive: 15 August
Unlawful’ Northamptonshire council plans to close libraries blocked by High Court

East Anglian Daily Times: 15 August
Do you use Suffolk’s libraries? Take part in our poll

Barrhead News: 15 August
East Renfrewshire | Sorry tale for libraries as visitor numbers fall

Warrington Guardian: 15 August
‘Future-proofing’ facilities with Penketh masterplan ‘makes sense’

News and Views
August 14, 2018 No Comments

The Guardian: 14 August
Family claims win in high court challenge to Northants library cuts

New Statesman: 14 August
Has a little girl from Northamptonshire just ended local government cuts?

BBC News: 14 August
Northamptonshire County Council: Libraries decision ruled unlawful

Northamptonshire Telegraph: 14 August
Campaigners win legal battle over library closures in Northants

Northamptonshire Telegraph: 14 August
Northants County Council responds after losing legal battle over library closure

Northampton Chronicle and Echo: 14 August
Save Northants Services campaigner asks councillors to reconsider their views on library closures after High Court judgement

Public Finance: 14 August
High Court rules Northamptonshire library closures unlawful

The Bookseller: 14 August
Judge rules against Northamptonshire library closures

Wales Online: 14 August
Bridgend council plans for ‘worst case scenario’ as it sets ‘most difficult budget yet’, says council leader

Somerset Live: 14 August
Bath & NE Somerset | Planning approved for new healthy living centre in Radstock

The Business Desk: 14 August
Nottingham | Library plans revealed for new Broadmarsh development

East Midlands Business Link: 14 August
Broadmarsh could be the new home for a central library in Nottingham

Warrington Guardian: 14 August
Council ‘looks into the possibility’ of moving library into community centre

The Extra: 14 August
East Renfrewshire | Visits to local libraries decrease

News and Views
August 12, 2018 No Comments

The Metro: 12 August
Libraries are more than just books – they are sacred spaces that need protection

Midsomer Norton & Radstock Journal: 12 August
Bath & NE Somerset | Plans to combine Saltford library with Post Office
“The success of Saltford’s Community Library and the Post Office will be down to the community.”
That was the message from Saltford Community Association Treasurer, Chris Essex, after he submitted plans to bring the services under one roof.

News and Views
August 10, 2018 No Comments

The Star: 10 August
Bid to boost Sheffield library membership after figures show fall in book borrowing

East Lothian Courier: 10 August
Lack of consultation over Prestonpans Library change is criticised

Blog Preston: 10 August
Lancashire | Bamber Bridge library will be reopening

Get West London: 10 August
Backlash to plans to close an Ealing library and ask volunteers to run new site
Ealing Council is not going to renew the lease on Pitshanger Library

 

News and Views
August 1, 2018 No Comments

BBC News: 1 August
Northamptonshire County Council: Protesters ‘mourn’ cuts to services

Sky News: 1 August
Fears cash-strapped Northamptonshire County Council may no longer afford services

The Guardian: 1 August
Northamptonshire’s cash crisis driven by ideological folly, councillors told

Northampton Chronicle & Echo: 1 August
Campaigners launch desperate bailout pleas as service and job cuts loom at Northamptonshire County Council

East Lothian Courier: 1 August
Council to move services into Prestonpans Library

Kent Live: 1 August
The library and museum in Tunbridge Wells will be relocated while Amelia Scott centre is developed
But despite the move being just months away, Kent County Council said no decision had been made on the temporary homes “for any of these services”

Runcorn & Widnes World: 1 August
More people are using libraries across Halton

Bournemouth Echo: 1 August
Dorset libraries awarded £70,000 arts grant

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