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November 6, 2015 No Comments

S W Londoner : 6th November
Brixtonians will march tomorrow in bid to save Lambeth libraries
http://www.swlondoner.co.uk/protestors-to-march-through-brixton-in-bid-to-save-lambeth-libraries-and-scary-monsters/

THE BOOKSELLER :  6th November
Vaizey praises library campaign groups in speech
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/vaizey-praises-library-campaign-groups-speech-316063

Speech | Ed Vaizey MP — Launch of SCL’s Universal Learning Offer
https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/launch-of-the-universal-learning-offer-in-libraries

THE BOOKSELLER : 6th November
Devon Libraries to be privately-owned by library staff
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/devon-libraries-be-outsourced-private-company-owned-staff-316043

Booktrade Info : 6th November
Libraries – Taskforce To The Rescue?
http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/61897

Shropshire Star : 5th November
Group fears impact of axe on Shropshire’s libraries
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/11/05/group-fears-impact-of-axe-on-shropshires-libraries/

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November 5, 2015 No Comments

PublicSectorExecutive (PSE) : 5th November
Devon libraries to be outsourced to private company owned by staff
http://www.publicsectorexecutive.com/Public-Sector-News/devon-libraries-to-be-outsourced-to-private-company-owned-by-staff?dorewrite=false

Cambridge News : 5th November
Have your say on ways Cambridgeshire libraries can make money – and stave off the threat of cuts
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/say-ways-Cambridgeshire-libraries-make-money/story-28118377-detail/story.html

Manchester Evening News : 5th November
Fears that hi-tech libraries in Stockport are being used to cut staff 
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/fears-hi-tech-libraries-stockport-10379197

Spalding Today : 5th November
Lincolnshire | No horror show as Crowland hub opens for all
Recently the hub opened a charity shop in the town, Toggs ‘n’ Cloggs, selling clothes to help raise funds to meet the cost of operating the hub.
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/community/community-news/no-horror-show-as-crowland-hub-opens-for-all-1-7050187

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November 4, 2015 No Comments

Leon’s Library Blog : 4th November
Community Tubs
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/11/04/community-tubs/

BBC News : 4th November
Library services to be devolved in Cornwall
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-34718530

Pirate FM Radio : 4th November
Cornwall’s Library Shake-Up
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/1783037/cornwalls-library-shake-up/

BBC News : 4th November
Wales | Lib Dem plans to ‘revitalise’ high streets
People would get help to take over running local services like libraries
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-34715740

Western Morning News : 4th November
New private Devon library service to get green light
http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/New-private-Devon-library-service-green-light/story-28115290-detail/story.html

Daily Echo : 4th November
Southampton library closures ‘breach human rights’ of children to education
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13933720.Library_closures__breaches_human_rights__of_Southampton_children/

Daily Echo : 4th November
Campaigners call for Government inquiry to save Southampton libraries
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13933720.Library_campaigners_call_for_Government_inquiry/

EADT : 4th November
Suffolk | Major redevelopment could see Needham Market’s library and internet cafe move
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/major_redevelopment_could_see_needham_market_s_library_and_internet_cafe_move_to_middle_school_1_4295609

Public Libraries News : 3rd November
Middlesbrough play the community hub card
Done wrong and you don’t have a library any more; you have just another untrusted council office that people only go to when they have to, plus a whole bunch of people looking (presumably) at their “community hub” cards and wondering what they can take out with them.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/11/middlesbrough-play-the-community-hub-card.html

Express & Star : 3rd November
Walsall library staff face axe as council cuts loom
Walsall Council is looking to axe seven libraries and the mobile library service, along with 13 jobs …
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/11/03/walsall-library-staff-face-axe-as-council-cuts-loom/

Times Series : 3rd November
Second public consultation launched into cuts to Barnet’s libraries
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/13933439.Second_public_consultation_launched_into_cuts_to_Barnet_s_libraries/

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November 2, 2015 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 1st November

Editorial | There’s one mobile technology not doing so well

http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/11/theres-one-mobile-technology-not-doing-so-well.html

Henley Standard : 2nd November
Wokingham | Villagers demand return of librarian
Wargrave 
http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=111375

Bournemouth Echo : 2nd November
Library could be closed and relocated as council seeks to save £250k
Ensbury Park Library
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13929589.Library_could_be_closed_and_relocated_as_council_seeks_to_save___250k/

Don’t Privatise Libraries : 2nd November
Northants | Unscheduled closures, paying twice & a critical report
http://dontprivatiselibraries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/unscheduled-closures-asking-users-to.html

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November 1, 2015 No Comments

THE INDEPENDENT : 1st November
Hertfordshire becomes the latest council to cut mobile libraries
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/hertfordshire-becomes-the-latest-council-to-cut-mobile-libraries-a6716541.html

Leon’s Library Blog : 1st November
Paved with good intentions
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/11/01/paved-with-good-intentions/

Varsity .co.uk : 1st November
Cambs | MP criticises “cruel and colossal” £120m cuts to County Council
ending the mobile library service, a “likely target”
http://www.varsity.co.uk/news/9163

Sleaford Standard : 1st November
Lincolnshire | New volunteer-run library all set to open in a few days
http://www.sleafordstandard.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-leisure/new-volunteer-run-library-all-set-to-open-in-a-few-days-1-7040274

Hampshire Chronicle : 31st October
Uncertain future for libraries in new Hampshire County Council review
mobile service cd be replaced by “modern alternatives”, the “future viability” of static libraries to be reviewed, etc.
http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/13925813.More_libraries_face_closure_after_council_cuts/ 

Dewsbury Reporter : 31st October
Kirklees | Cabinet made to rethink libraries call 
http://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/news/local/cabinet-made-to-rethink-libraries-call-1-7545200

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October 30, 2015 No Comments

FINANCIAL TIMES : 30th October
‘Public Library and Other Stories’, by Ali Smith 
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/4aebf180-7997-11e5-a95a-27d368e1ddf7.html 

Stourbridge News : 30th October 
“We’re not going to close any library”, Dudley Council cabinet member pledges 
http://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/13924802.___We_re_not_going_to_close_any_library_____Dudley_Council_cabinet_member_pledges/ 

Liverpool Echo : 30th October
Talking books service which helps Runcorn and Widnes residents could be withdrawn 
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/local-news/talking-books-service-helps-runcorn-10354371

Telegraph & Argus : 30th October
Bradford | Girlington Library set to close & users to be sent elsewhere as lease expires
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/13927178.Library_set_to_close_and_users_to_be_sent_elsewhere_as_lease_expires/?ref=rss

Express & Star : 30th October
Hundreds of jobs to go at Walsall Council, leader warns 
Seven out of 16 libraries + the mobile service face axe 
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/10/30/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-at-walsall-council-leader-warns/

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October 29, 2015 No Comments

Hinckley Times : 29th October
Leicestershire | Mobile library plan is mooted for Barwell 
Barwell had been progressing with a community take-over but the group had to pull out after failing to find ways to make the branch financially viable.
http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/mobile-library-plan-mooted-barwell-10344247

Oxford Times : 29th October
Library service will be brought closer to home 
“We envisage the home library service will be based very much in communities, so it will be friends and volunteers going to collect books from the pub or the shop and delivering them to homes of people they know and whose reading preferences they understand.”  
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/13902226.Library_service_will_be_brought_closer_to_home/ 

Camden New Journal : 29th October
Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris books will be kept on library shelves – It’s up to readers if they want to borrow them
say council chiefs 
http://www.camdennewjournal.com/savlibrary

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October 28, 2015 No Comments

THE GUARDIAN : 28th October
I doubt even the House of Lords could save my local library now 
‘This is the beginning of the end. The notion of libraries as special is lost.’ 
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/28/house-lords-cuts-local-library-services

Get West London : 28th October
Yiewsley Library is back in Hillingdon Council hands 
http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/yiewsley-library-back-hillingdon-council-10341505 

Fife Today : 28th October 
Library campaigners urge locals to have their say 
consultation ends 6th November
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/library-campaigners-urge-locals-to-have-their-say-1-3929616 

OneMK : 28th October
Bletchley Library gets £529,000 investment. Should it be new base for local police? 
http://www.onemk.co.uk/news/towns-and-parishes/bletchley/2015/10/bletchley-library-gets-529000-investment-should-it-be-new-base-local-police-271020150086.html

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October 27, 2015 No Comments

Bournemouth Echo : 27th October
Dorset | Libraries told: ‘Stop buying new books so we can save cash’ 
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/13897851.display/ 

On The Wight : 27th October 
Changes to library service to be considered by leading councillors 
http://onthewight.com/2015/10/27/changes-to-library-service-to-be-considered-by-leading-councillors/ 

Brixton Buzz : 27th October
Lambeth Council cobbles together library-lite FAQs in attempt to justify book-ish gyms
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/lambeth-council-cobbles-together-library-lite-faqs-in-attempt-to-justify-book-ish-gyms/ 

Evesham Journal : 27th October
Worcestershire | Date finally announced for Bromsgrove Library move 
http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/13898236.Date_finally_announced_for_Bromsgrove_Library_move/

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October 26, 2015 No Comments

Public Libraries News : 26th October
Tim Larden – The Risk Exposures of Volunteer Libraries 
Tim Larden is the Managing Director of Ladbrook Insurance, a specialist in working with non-profit groups.
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/campaigning/volunteer-run-libraries/practicalities/the-risk-exposures-of-volunteer-libraries

ITV News : 26th October
Protests over proposed cuts to council services in Norfolk 
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2015-10-26/protests-over-proposed-cuts-to-council-services-in-norfolk/

Isle of Wight County Press : 26th October
Stark message from Isle of Wight Council over libraries 
http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/stark-message-from-isle-of-wight-council-over-libraries-92908.aspx 

Cornish Times : 26th October
Report on future of libraries 
to be debated tomorrow
http://www.looe-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=1378&headline=Report%20on%20future%20of%20libraries&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2015

Public Libraries News : 25th October
Editorial | When library branding fails 
http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/2015/10/when-library-branding-fails.html

Minerva Reads : 25th October
Volunteer Libraries
http://www.minervareads.com/volunteer-libraries/

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October 24, 2015 No Comments

EDP24 : 24th October
Norfolk | Controversial cuts to fire service and libraries could be scrapped 
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/politics/controversial_cuts_to_fire_service_and_libraries_could_be_scrapped_1_4283470 

Shropshire Star : 24th October 
Last thing we want is to close libraries, says Shropshire councillor 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/24/last-thing-we-want-is-to-close-libraries-says-shropshire-councillor/ 

Burton Mail : 24th October
Staffordshire | Changes in the air for our library system 
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Mail-Says-Changes-air-library/story-28041657-detail/story.html

Burton Mail : 24th October
Staffordshire | Fewer people registered to visit Burton and Barton libraries
http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/Fewer-people-registered-visit-Burton-Barton/story-28041684-detail/story.html 

Express & Star : 23rd October 
Dudley Council cuts: Library hours to be reduced across borough 
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/10/23/dudley-council-cuts-library-hours-to-be-reduced-across-borough/

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October 23, 2015 No Comments

Local Government Lawyer 
Lincolnshire Council to consider costs pursuit after judgment issued in libraries dispute
http://localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24835%3Acouncil-to-consider-costs-pursuit-after-judgment-issued-in-libraries-dispute&catid=56&Itemid=24

British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII)
High Court judgement – Lincolnshire Libraries 
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2015/2964.html

Save Lincs Libraries Campaign
Sad Day for Lincolnshire 
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/2015/10/23/sad-day-for-lincolnshire/ 

PSFK : 23rd October
France | Craving a Read? Vending Machine Dispenses Short Stories
pilot project in 8 locations 
http://www.psfk.com/2015/10/vending-machine-short-story-dispensers-grenoble.html 

THE GUARDIAN : 23rd October
Why I’m fighting to get teenagers into libraries
includes Hillingdon 
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/oct/23/teenagers-libraries-ya-shot-alexia-casale

Huddersfield Examiner : 23rd October
Kirklees library cuts plan delayed as scrutiny panel refers decision back to councillors 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/kirklees-library-cuts-plan-delayed-10322552 

Huddersfield Examiner : 23rd October
Protests outside Huddersfield Town Hall as scrutiny panel discusses controversial
plan to cut libraries in Kirklees 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/protests-outside-huddersfield-town-hall-10318423

BBC News : 22nd October
Closure of Walsall borough libraries considered 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-34603484

Express & Star : 22nd October
Axe to swing on Walsall libraries and jobs, and council tax to rise 
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/10/22/axe-to-swing-on-walsall-libraries-and-jobs-and-council-tax-to-rise-as-cost-cutting-budget-aims-to-save-25m/ 

Oxford Mail : 22nd October 
‘County’s library service faces being suffocated by cutbacks’
http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/13886957.___County___s_library_service_faces_being_suffocated_by_cutbacks___/

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October 21, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 21st October
Library of Birmingham in £2m language school conversion 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/library-birmingham-in-2m-language-school-conversion-315112 

THE GUARDIAN : 21st October
Staff shortages forcing prisoners to choose between books and showers 
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/oct/21/staff-shortages-forcing-prisoners-to-choose-between-books-and-showers

Libraries Taskforce : 21st October
Guest Blog | Libraries as Fun Palaces – by author Stella Duffy
https://librariestaskforce.blog.gov.uk/2015/10/21/libraries-as-fun-palaces/

Newham Recorder : 21st October
Extended opening hours for Newham’s libraries 
http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/extended_opening_hours_for_newham_s_libraries_1_4277944

Get Reading : 21st October 
Hands off Tilehurst Library say petitioners
Tilehurst is one of 6 libraries under threat, all in deprived areas.
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/hands-tilehurst-library-say-petitioners-10304472 

Telegraph & Argus : 21st October
Poet, Simon Armitage, supports campaign to save Kirklees libraries 
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/13886582.Poet_supports_campaign_to_save_Kirklees_libraries/ 

Brixton Buzz : 21st October
Lambeth | Campaigners plan protest march from Brixton to Stockwell to greet Cabinet member at her ‘book-ish gym’ 
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/library-campaigners-plan-protest-march-from-brixton-to-stockwell-to-greet-cabinet-member-at-her-book-ish-gym/ 

Leicester Mercury : 21st October
Letter | I’m incensed by Braunstone Library’s closure 
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/m-incensed-library-s-closure/story-28021102-detail/story.html

Retford Times : 21st October
Nottinghamshire | New chapter for Tuxford Library 
http://www.retfordtimes.co.uk/New-chapter-Tuxford-Library/story-28029148-detail/story.html 

THE GUARDIAN : 15th October
Neil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming 
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-reading-daydreaming

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October 20, 2015 No Comments

Political Economy Research Centre : 20th October
PERC Paper 11 – Public Libraries in the Age of Austerity:  by Ian Anstice 
http://www.perc.org.uk/project_posts/perc-paper-11-public-libraries-in-the-age-of-austerity/

THE BOOKSELLER : 20th October
Nielsen highlights mid-teens reading dip 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/nielsen-says-18-25s-more-likely-read-young-teens-314777

BBC News : 20th October
Oxfordshire County Council proposes £50m cuts 
Four mobile libraries could shut.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-34579625

Oxford Times : 20th October
Oxfordshire Cuts
Proposed cuts include : £1,000,000 from closing mobile libraries, 6 library vehicles, reducing book fund and a reduction in library staff 
http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/13879729.CUTS__Leader_says_plans_to_save___50m_across_Oxfordshire_are_a_worst_case_scenario_but_he_admits_majority_will_go_through/ 

Coventry Telegraph : 20th October
Earlsdon residents unite to in effort to save library from closure 
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/earlsdon-residents-unite-effort-save-10291077

Pirate FM : 20th October
The Future for Cornwall’s Libraries 
http://www.piratefm.co.uk/news/latest-news/1767607/the-future-for-cornwalls-libraries/

Loughborough Echo : 20th October
Leicestershire | New community-run Rothley Library opens 
35 others “invited” to do likewise “or risk closure” 
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/new-community-run-library-opens-10295273 

Bexley Times : 20th October
Bexley and Bromley could share commissioning on libraries 
Under the suggestion, the library services would join together, but with each council being able to specify specific requirements according to the borough’s priorities.  A further decision will be taken in 2016.
http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk/news/bexley_and_bromley_could_share_commissioning_on_libraries_1_4277601

Shropshire Star : 20th October
Albrighton Parish Council set to aid library and pool 
He said some necessary changes included moving the children’s section to the back of the library with parish council offices at the front.
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/20/albrighton-parish-council-set-to-aid-library-and-pool/

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October 19, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th October
British Library’s chief librarian confirmed as CILIP trustee 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/british-library-chief-librarian-confirmed-cilip-trustee-314753

THE BOOKSELLER : 19th October
School libraries protesters rally outside Scottish Parliament 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/protesters-rally-outside-scottish-parliment-314751 

Huddersfield Examiner: 19th October
Kirklees | Future of Kirkburton library set to be decided this week 
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/future-kirkburton-library-set-decided-10282959 

Leon’s Library Blog : 18th October
The Library User Comes Second 
http://leonslibraryblog.com/2015/10/18/the-library-user-comes-second/ 

Brighton & Hove Independent : 18th October 
Hove Library could be sold for £1m after merger with Hove Museum 
http://brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/library-could-be-sold-for-1m-after-merger-with-hove-museum/ 

Brighton & Hove Independent : 18th October
Warren Morgan, Council Leader: We cannot afford to keep Hove Library in current form 
http://brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/warren-morgan-we-cannot-afford-to-keep-hove-library-in-current-form/

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October 17, 2015 No Comments

Batley & Birstall News : 17th October
Kirklees | Labour and Lib Dems row over library futures 
http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/labour-and-lib-dems-row-over-library-futures-1-7520177 

Lynn News : 16th October
Norfolk | More than half of Norfolk’s libraries could close under sweeping county council budget cuts 
Lynn Library could be “one of the libraries earmarked for closure”.  It is in a ‘Most Deprived’ area.
http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/community/community-news/more-than-half-of-norfolk-s-libraries-could-close-under-sweeping-county-council-budget-cuts-1-7015080 

Lee Green London : 16th October
Lewisham | Why a community library ISN’T the answer for Manor House 
http://leegreen.london/why-a-community-library-isnt-the-answer-for-manor-house-by-patricia-richardson-secretary-users-and-friends-of-manor-house-library/

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October 16, 2015 No Comments

THE BOOKSELLER : 16th October
Budgets cuts could see 60% of Norfolk’s libraries close 
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/budgets-cuts-could-see-60-norfolks-libraries-close-314705

Shropshire Star : 16th October
Closed doors fears raised over Shropshire libraries 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/16/closed-doors-fears-raised-over-shropshire-libraries/ 

Brighton & Hove News : 16th October
Hove Library could open in museum building as early as 2017 
http://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2015/10/16/hove-library-could-open-in-museum-building-as-early-as-2017/42945 

Loughborough Echo : 16th October
Leicestershire | Community library secured for Rothley 
Rothley library is one of the 27 community-run libraries that Voluntary Action Leicestershire (VAL) has supported over the past seven months.
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/community-library-secured-for-rothley-10240046

Newbury Today : 16th October
West Berkshire | Council warns of £10.6m cuts to come 
Looking at: “cutting frontline services such as children’s services and libraries” 
http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/16111/Council-warns-of–10-6m.html 

News North Wales : 16th October
Anglesey Council seeks views on possible library closures and service changes 
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/153869/anglesey-council-seeks-views-on-possible-library-closures-and-service-changes.aspx

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October 15, 2015 No Comments

BBC News : 15th October
Norfolk County Council budget cuts could see libraries close 
Almost 60% of libraries in Norfolk could close as county council bosses look to save £111m over the next three years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-34540033

Shropshire Star : 15th October
Court vow over Shropshire libraries battle 
Controversial plans for Shropshire’s libraries to close unless taken over by community groups could be challenged in the courts.
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/15/court-vow-over-shropshire-libraries-battle/

Spalding Today : 15th October
Lincolnshire | Community library for Holbeach to open soon 
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/community-library-for-holbeach-to-open-soon-1-7012966 

Brixton Buzz : 15th October
Residents left angered after being unable to access Lambeth Council Cabinet
meeting with libraries dominating the agenda
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/residents-left-angered-after-being-unable-to-access-lambeth-council-cabinet-meeting-with-libraries-dominating-the-agenda/ 

Fife Today : 15th October
2000 views on one decision over libraries 
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/2000-views-on-one-decision-over-libraries-1-3917236 

Wales Online : 15th October
The lives of the elderly in Wales have been hit hard by public service cuts, finds major new report 
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/lives-elderly-wales-been-hit-10268611

Wrexham.com : 15th October
20% Council Funding Cut For Wrexham Theatre
Options to increase footfall through the building and develop its ‘community central focus’ included moving the Rhos Library into the facility …. Speaking at the Executive Board this week, Cllr Jones said that due to the Stiwt being a listed building and its internal limited structures would result in a ‘compromised’ library service.
http://www.wrexham.com/news/20-council-funding-cut-for-wrexham-theatre-101618.html 

Hither Green Community Assoc: 8th October
Lewisham | Community Libraries – The Blackheath Story
and read the comments
http://ourhithergreen.com/2015/10/community-libraries-the-blackheath-story/

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PRIVATE EYE 
Issue No. 1403
Library News | Lambeth (p.35) 
Available now in newsagents

Save Lincolnshire Libraries : 14th October
Volunteer Crisis 
http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/volunteer-crisis/ 

Shropshire Star : 14th October
Shropshire Council Cabinet votes to offload community libraries 
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2015/10/14/live-shropshire-council-cabinet-meeting-to-decide-future-of-libraries/

Juice Radio, Brighton : 14th October
Council Leader Warns City’s Finances Are In Crisis 
proposals for community hubs and moving Hove Library which is “costly and unsuitable for modern library services”
http://www.juicebrighton.com/news/local-news/council-leader-warns-citys-finances-are-in-crisis/

Brentford TW8 : 14th October
Hounslow | Over £2 Million Cuts to Leisure and Culture – Consultation on the future of parks and libraries 
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/shared/hounspol190.htm
Hounslow ‘draft strategy’ here> www.hounslow.gov.uk/leisureconsultation 

Fife Today : 13th October
Fife | New Glenrothes chairman calls for end to ‘squabbling’ and ‘point-scoring’ 
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/new-glenrothes-chairman-calls-for-end-to-squabbling-and-point-scoring-1-3915815 

BBC Radio 4 : 12th October
‘Books were reasons to stay alive’
On iPlayer: How words helped heal author Matt Haig from depression
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0350ydb?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_radio_4&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=radio_and_music

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Government Computing : 13th October
Civica awarded Scottish libraries management system deal 
http://devolved.governmentcomputing.com/news/civica-awarded-scottish-libraries-management-system-deal-4692019

BDaily : 13th October
Specialist firm completes Bristol Central Library archive relocation 
https://bdaily.co.uk/industrials/13-10-2015/specialist-firm-completes-bristol-central-library-archive-relocation/ 

Kilburn Times : 13th October
Torch vigil remembers annivesary of library closures in Brent 
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/heritage/torch_vigil_remembers_annivesary_of_library_closures_in_brent_1_4269000 

This Is Local London : 13th October
Future of Barnet’s library service referred to full council 
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/13842547.Future_of_Barnet_s_library_service_referred_to_full_council/ 

Brixton Buzz : 13th October
Local library campaigner criticises Lambeth Council for playing ‘political football’ with public service 
Lambeth Council’s U-turn on library provision in the borough has led to another leading campaigner to suggest that legal action may now follow.
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/local-library-campaigner-criticises-lambeth-council-for-playing-political-football-with-public-service/

Brixton Buzz : 13th October
Kate Hoey MP criticises Lambeth Labour after Cabinet agrees to convert three libraries into gyms 
The letter to the Lambeth Labour Cabinet states: “The consultation clearly must be done again otherwise it is obviously ripe for a judicial review.”
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2015/10/kate-hoey-mp-criticises-lambeth-labour-after-cabinet-agrees-to-convert-three-libraries-into-gyms/

Brixton Blog : 13th October
Lambeth | No gyms, Jim! say protesters 
http://www.brixtonblog.com/no-gyms-jim-say-protesters/33255 

London SE1 : 13th October
Waterloo Library closure rubber-stamped by Lambeth cabinet 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8482 

Get Reading : 13th October
Reading libraries: have your say on the future of the service 
http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-libraries-your-say-future-10244990 

Fife Today : 13th October
Lundin Links community comes together for library demo 
http://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/local-headlines/lundin-links-community-comes-together-for-library-demo-1-3915650

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