Worcester News : 20th December
Just 40p a month will meet the shortfall, says Upton Town Council
They will ask every household in Upton and six surrounding parishes to pay a monthly council tax supplement of 40p for the next five years to guarantee the library’s survival over that period. This would raise about £15,000 a year, with councillors confident the additional £10,000 savings required can be achieved by using more volunteers.
http://m.worcesternews.co.uk/news/10891752.Pay_to_save_library__book_lovers_urged/

Horncastle News : 21st December
Letter | How can Lincolnshire County Council’s U-Turn on libraries be thrilling?
http://www.horncastlenews.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/letter-how-can-lincolnshire-county-council-s-u-turn-on-libraries-be-thrilling-1-5762187

Bourne Local : 21st December
A fresh approach to making library services efficient
by Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council
http://www.bournelocal.co.uk/news/local/your-news-a-fresh-approach-to-making-library-services-efficient-1-5762835

Spalding Guardian : 21st December
Letter | Libraries – Good job Mr Worth but what’s next?
from P Foyster – Holbeach UKIP agent
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/opinion/letters/libraries-good-job-mr-worth-but-what-s-next-1-5756005

good ol' Boris the dog

Libraries News Round-up: 7th December 2013

Swindon Advertiser : 7th December Public could shape future of Swindon libraries in proposed consultation http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10862394.Public_could_shape_future_of_Swindon_libraries_in_proposed_consultation/ Buckinghamshire County Council : 6th December Community libraries a focus for Russian delegation http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/news/2013/december/community-libraries-a-focus-for-russian-delegation/#.UqNO6ydjL1V…