Libraries news round-up: 8 October 2018
The Bookseller: 8 October Petition calls for 'ringfencing' of government library funding Seaton Matters: 8 October 2018 #lovelibraries ‘A seven and a half per cent annual reduction in book issues…
Libraries news round-up: 7 October 2018
The Observer: 7 October Library hours across England slashed by austerity
Libraries news round-up: 6 October 2018
BBC News: 6 October Newcastle | Fenham Library drug rehab hub fight taken to MP Wellington Weekly News: 6 October Somerset | Decisions on towns' libraries in pipeline
Libraries news round-up: 5 October 2018
Yorkshire Post: 5 October Yvette Huddleston: Why libraries can boost our mental health Lancashire Evening Post: 5 October Reopening of Bamber Bridge library moves a step closer Brixton Buzz: 5…
Libraries news round-up: 4 October 2018
Northamptonshire Telegraph: 4 October New plan being developed for Northamptonshire libraries Gazette Series: 4 October South Gloucestershire | Councillor's clash over library's open access scheme Leicester Mercury: 4 October Library…
Libraries news round-up: 3 October 2018
Northern Echo: 3 October Council to forge Darlington library plan with campaigners Times and Star: 3 October Campaign to extend library opening hours Herts Advertiser: 3 October New library facilities…
Libraries news round-up: 2 October 2018
Bradford Telegraph & Argus: 2 October A report going to scrutiny will show, ‘after moving over to being run by community groups rather than by the Council, many of Bradford's…
National demo for Libraries & Culture 3 November
UNISON, UNITE and PCS unions have organised a national demonstration in support of libraries and culture including museums and galleries. It is on Saturday 3 November assembling behind the British…
Libraries news round-up: 29 September 2018
Northamptonshire Telegraph: 29 September Young Northamptonshire libraries campaigner grills MP at Westminster
Libraries news round-up: 28 September 2018
Press & Journal: 28 September Over 100 jobs at risk as Moray Council look to implement severe budget cuts Cuts agreed include reduced opening hours for Buckie, Forres, Keith, Lossiemouth…
Libraries news round-up: 27 September 2018
North Somerset Times: 27 September North Somerset library closure announced Midsomer Norton Journal: 27 September PSJ Councillors launch consultation on new Community Library Hereford Times: 27 September Powys | New…
Libraries news round-up: 26 September 2018
Warrington Guardian: 26 September LiveWire told to repair damaged reputation following review East Anglian Daily Times: 26 September Suffolk | Views sought on library opening hours proposals Midsomer Norton Journal:…
Libraries news round-up: 25 September 2018
Warrington Worldwide: 25 September Leisure and library operator LiveWire publish governance review Bristol Live: 25 September Bristol Central Library location to be 'considered' as part of £350,000 library strategy The…
Libraries news round-up: 24 September 2018
Bath Echo: 24 September Bath & NE Somerset | Councillors launch consultation on new Peasedown Community Library Watford Observer: 24 September Letter: Where is library's reference section?
National meet up for Library Users 20 October 2018
Details here and in the Campaigner magazine being mailed out week beginning 24 September. The afternoon will also include the Library Campaign AGM.
Libraries news round-up: 22 September 2018
Worcester News: 22 September Cuts and staffing overhaul planned as Worcestershire County Council needs to save £17 million by March Suffolk Free Press: 22 September Long Melford Library launches consultation…
Libraries news round-up: 21 September 2018
BBC News: 21 September Newcastle | Fenham Library rehab plan 'scares' youngsters Chronicle Live: 21 September Newcastle | Fearful children question council over Fenham Library drug and alcohol rehab centre…
Libraries news round-up: 20 September 2018
iNews: 20 September Children’s services and youth clubs lined up for cuts in ‘worst yet’ council austerity Bosses at local authorities have said that the “worst is yet to come”…
Libraries news round-up: 19 September 2018
Blackpool Gazette: 19 September Lancashire | Library’s new chapter won’t begin this year Somerset Live: 19 September Temporary home for Bath library during Podium works yet to be found Critics…
Libraries news round-up: 18 September 2018
Chronicle Live: 18 September Newcastle | Council promises to allay fears over plans to open addict recovery centre at Fenham Library Get Reading: 18 September Changes to libraries in Reading come…