Libraries news round-up: 29 October 2018
Morning Star: 29 October Shadow chancellor says the government's claim to have ended austerity doesn't add up "... over 500 libraries and children’s centres are set to be closed." Local…
Libraries news round-up: 24 October 2018
Worcester News: 24 October Locals would share St John's library with Costa or Starbucks to keep it open Worcester Observer: 24 October Brewing up a lifeline for library facing axe…
Libraries news round-up: 23 October 2018
The Guardian: 23 October Dear Damian Hinds, What’s so difficult about giving every child a library ticket? | Michael Rosen Yet another report has shown children who read for pleasure…
Libraries news round-up: 22 October 2018
Evening Times: 22 October Glasgow | Cardonald Library re-opens after near £1 million makeover The Star: 22 October Group committed to providing ‘vibrant community hub’ after bar company pulls out…
Libraries news round-up: 10 October 2018
UNISON: ‘Save the arts and libraries’ march goes through London cultural landmarks to Parliament UNISON, with support from PCS and UNITE are calling on the public to join public sector…
Libraries news round-up: 5 September 2018
Newbury Today: 5 September West Berkshire | Councillor says that libraries can be maintained despite £1.4m cost Brixton Buzz: 5 September Lambeth’s Libraries – What Future? Public meeting in Brixton,…
Libraries news round-up: 4 September 2018
Lynne News: 4 September Norfolk | Security guards brought in to make King's Lynn Library safer Northern Echo: 4 September Darlington Library: Your comments after council decides to keep facility…
Libraries news round-up: 3 September 2018
BBC News: 3 September Darlington Council considers U-turn over library closure Northern Echo: 3 September Darlington's Crown Street Library saved from closure Northern Echo: 3 September Comment: A welcome turnabout…
Libraries news round-up: 23 July 2018
Evening Standard: 23 July Those long summers of learning and visiting the library have been shelved The Courier: 23 July Costs of upgrading Montrose Library exceed £1 million
Libraries news round-up: 18 July 2018
Stoke Sentinel: 18 July FOUR more Staffordshire libraries set to be transferred to community groups... is yours affected? Warrington Worldwide: 18 July Residents asked to donate £10 to keep library…
Libraries news round-up: 10 July 2018
Hereford Times: 9 July Council leaders to explore outsourcing options for libraries, museums and archives East London & West Essex Guardian: 10 July Waltham Forest | Wood Street library to…
Libraries news round-up: 2 July 2018
Bexley Times: 2 July Relocation of Sidcup library given the green light West Bridgford Wire: 2 July Ruddington among libraries refurbished and modernised in Notts Yorkshire Coast Radio: 2 July…
Libraries news round-up: 25 June 2018
The Guardian: 25 June Do libraries run by volunteers check out? More than 100 comments Northern Echo: 25 June Letters: Thanks to the Friends of Darlington Library Scottish…
Libraries news round-up: 19 June 2018
The Guardian: 19 June Thousands of public buildings and spaces in England sold off a year The Times: 19 June Libraries, pools and parks are sold off to developers The…
Libraries news round-up: 14 June 2018
North Somerset Times: 14 June Town council to take on library? Nailsea Town Council is considering taking over its library to protect the service from cutbacks. The cuts also affect Clevedon…
Libraries news round-up: 22 May 2018
Daily Echo: 22 May Hampshire | Facelift is new chapter in future of town library Bath Echo: 22 May Bath & NE Somerset | Post Office set to reopen in…
Libraries news round-up: 21 May 2018
The Times: 21 May Library offers playbook for communities taking control 'The experience of volunteers in Kensal Rise has been repeated nationwide' 'Around the UK, communities are stepping in to…
Libraries news round-up: 18 May 2018
The Guardian: 18 May Somerset | Tory council at risk of bankruptcy calls for funding system fix Somerset county to close two-thirds of Sure Start children’s centres and half of…
Libraries news round-up: 13 May 2018
Burton Mail: 13 May Have your say over three South Derbyshire libraries which face being taken over by community groups Scunthorpe Telegraph: 12 May North Lincolnshire | Take a tour…
Libraries News Round-up: 29 April 2018
Warrington Guardian: 29 April Friends of Padgate Library group formed by residents http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16186160.Friends_group_formed_to_support_Padgate_Library/ Cambrian News: 28 May Gwynedd | Library reopens after facelift http://www.aberaeron-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=120496