Thanks to Shirley Burnham for her daily news links. Here are today’s news items relating to libraries:
The Echo : 5th November
Live: Southend Council decide on libraries and Shoebury seawall (today)
all changes to Library Service agreed
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/
Manchester Evening News : 5th November
Group’s last attempt to save Northenden library before it closes – this Friday
http://www.
Brent & Kilburn Times : 5th November
Brent Council call in police over Kensal Rise Library fraud claims
Margaret Bailey, chair of FKRL, said: “We applaud the action of our council and its willingness to take seriously this attempt to subvert local democracy and mislead the public.”
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/
The Star : 5th November
Sheffield | Library protesters fear for children’s education
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/
BBC News : 5th November
West Berkshire Council announces cuts to toilets, theatre and tourism
Libraries and children’s centres will not close but will see their funding reduced as West Berkshire Council looks to save £10m over the next two years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-
for detail, see > http://www.westberks.gov.uk/
THE BOOKSELLER : 5th November
Campaigners seek judicial review on Moray library closures
http://www.thebookseller.com/
Herald Scotland : 5th November
Libraries campaigners take action
“No authority can afford a Rolls Royce library service anymore” – Moray Council Leader
http://www.heraldscotland.com/
Press & Journal : 5th November
Moray | Libraries fight may cost half a million
http://www.pressandjournal.co.
Moray Scottish National Party : November 2013
SNP Councillors table motion aimed at stopping library closures
http://www.moraysnp.org/
