Libraries News Round-up: 21 October 2017
Daventry Express: 21 October Alan Moore threatens to pull out of TV project in Northampton in light of 'continuing destruction and pillaging of town’s resources' If this library stuff goes…
Libraries News Round-up: 19 October 2017
The Guardian: 19 October The UK no longer has a national public library system by Laura Swaffield, Chair of The Library Campaign Volunteer-run libraries don’t meet national standards. We don’t…
Libraries News Round-up: 18 October 2017
The Argus: 18 October East Sussex | Hundreds sign petition to save their library http://www.theargus.co.uk/NEWS/15602101.___Do_not_close_Ringmer_Library______plea_to_council/ Kilburn Times: 18 October Brent | Library in Kensal Rise gets £75,000 council boost http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/library-in-kensal-rise-gets-75-000-council-boost-1-5241181…
Libraries News Round-up: 16 October 2017
Bath Echo: 16 October Plans for new approach to delivery of community libraries given the go ahead http://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politics/plans-new-approach-delivery-community-libraries-given-go-ahead-75517/ BBC News: 16 October Northamptonshire libraries 'could be community-run http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-41641390 Northamptonshire Telegraph:…
Libraries News Round-up: 15 October 2017
Get West London: 15 October Kensington & Chelsea | Council ditches £17m plans to relocate North Kensington Library http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/council-ditches-17m-plans-relocate-13753464 Bury Times: 15 October Group's bid to take over running of…
Libraries News Round-up: 14 October 2017
Yorkshire Post: 12 October Jayne Dowle: Libraries give us a chance to turn a new page in life http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/jayne-dowle-libraries-give-us-a-chance-to-turn-a-new-page-in-life-1-8801400 Lancashire Telegraph: 14 October Decision made by County Hall on future…
Libraries News Round-up: 13 October 2017
Morning Star: 11 October Bennett Praises Public Libraries As Lifeline For Kids Alan Wylie quoted. http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-a9a8-Bennett-praises-public-libraries-as-lifeline-for-kids#.WeHVBBNSzoB Hastings Observer: 13 October East Sussex | Residents discuss next steps of campaign to…
Libraries News Round-up: 12 October 2017
Bath Echo: 12 October Green light given for integrated Bath Library and One Stop Shop at the Podium http://www.bathecho.co.uk/news/politics/green-light-given-integrated-bath-library-one-stop-shop-podium-75476/ Craven Herald: 12 October Lancashire | New Road Community Centre could…
Libraries News Round-up: 11 October 2017
Stoke Sentinel: 11 October Staffordshire | Stone’s library is put forward for community status’ http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/stones-library-put-forward-community-610652 Camelford & Delabole Post: 11 October Cornwall | Library take over ‘moving swiftly’ http://www.camelford-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=109150 Midsomer Norton…
Libraries News Round-up: 10 October 2017
The Bookseller: 9 October Over 1,000 venues participate in first Libraries Week https://www.thebookseller.com/news/more-1000-libraries-participate-first-libraries-week-648231 Yorkshire Post: 10 October The Yorkshire Post says: Public services are stuck in the past - and…
Libraries News Round-up: 7 October 2017
Hartlepool Mail: 7 October Durham | Temporary library to open as bulldozers move in on existing building http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/temporary-library-to-open-as-bulldozers-move-in-on-existing-building-1-8792539 Gazette Series: 7 October South Gloucestershire | New chapter for Chipping Sodbury as…
Libraries News Round-up: 5 October 2017
The Big Issue: 5 October Big names back libraries ahead of Worlds of Possibilities Festival https://www.bigissue.com/news/big-names-back-libraries-ahead-worlds-possibilities-festival/ 2BR News: 5 October Lancashire | More decisions coming on libraries https://www.2br.co.uk/news/local-news/2395079/more-decisions-coming-on-libraries/ Craven Herald:…
Libraries News Round-up: 3 October 2017
Manchester Evening News: 3rd October Salford's 'Corbynista' council has voted to open libraries rather than close them http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/salford-council-opens-libraries-labour-13710184 Hartlepool Mail: 3 October Durham | Gap in library service causes fears…
Libraries News Round-up: 2 October 2017
Champion News: 2 October Lancashire | People being asked to give their views on libraries' opening hours http://www.champnews.com/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=GN4_ART_720850 Hastings Observer: 2 October East Sussex | Council urges people to have…
Libraries News Round-up: 30 September 2017
Shropshire Star: 29 September Site of former school near Shrewsbury could be sold off Site could be redeveloped for housing and a community hub including a library offered to the community…
Libraries News Round-up: 28 September 2017
The Gazette: 28 September South Gloucestershire | Residents call for public meeting over 'misguided' and 'detrimental' plans to move Thornbury's Armstrong Hall and library http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/15561404.Residents_call_for_public_meeting_over__misguided__and__detrimental__plans_to_move_Thornbury_s_Armstrong_Hall_and_library/ Hastings Observer: 28 September East…
Libraries News Round-up: 24 September 2017
Burton Mail: 24 September Staffordshire | Self-service libraries plans could see stock damaged - claim http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/news/local-news/self-service-libraries-plans-could-505873 Weston Mercury: 24 September Parish council rejects library move... after North Somerset Council buys…
Libraries News Round-up: 20 September 2017
Swindon Advertiser: 20 September Stratton launches £10,000 crowdfunding bid for parish library http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/NEWS/15547316.Stratton_launches___10_000_crowdfunding_bid_for_parish_library/ East London Guardian: 20 September Waltham Forest Council reassures members of Hale End Library their community hub…
Libraries News Round-up: 19 September 2017
East Anglia Daily Times: 19 September Essex | Council launches consultation to ask residents for views on future of library services http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/council-launches-consultation-to-ask-residents-for-views-on-future-of-library-services-1-5199989 The Echo: 19 September Essex County Council to hold…
Libraries News Round-up: 18 September 2017
Western Telegraph: 17 September Pembrokeshire | Council want you to 'have your say' http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/15540631.Council_want_you_to___39_have_your_say__39_/ Ten consultation meetings. Plans to combine council services. Evening Standard: 18 September Kensington & Chelsea | Plan…