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September 20, 2018 admin No Comments

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” in cuts to services with libraries, public health, and highways and transport also in the firing line.

Public Sector Executive: 20 September
Major cuts set to continue as county councils outline £1bn in budget reductions, CCN says

The Leader: 20 September
Flintshire | Saltney residents ‘let down’ by failed plans for community hub
The scheme would have included a library.

Northern Echo: 20 September
Letters: Darlington library staff deserve to know plans for future

Bristol 24/7: 20 September
‘Libraries have a much larger role to play than the current remit

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September 19, 2018 admin No Comments

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 of the move say several big questions remain unanswered

Bath Echo: 19 September
Bath & NE Somerset | Saltford Post Office set to reopen next week with new community library

Eastbourne Herald: 19 September
East Sussex | Eastbourne library on the lookout for new librarians
Volunteers wanted to fulfil the role of librarian

Warrington Guardian: 19 September
Warrington ‘leading the way’ in delivery of library services

Bristol Live: 19 September
Calls for Bristol’s libraries to be linked with museums

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September 18, 2018 admin No Comments

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 into effect

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September 17, 2018 admin No Comments

Northern Echo: 17 September
Darlington | Letters: ‘Can we expect further u-turns after council’s library decision?’

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September 15, 2018 admin No Comments

The Courier: 15 September
Fife library closure fears allayed but opening hours could change

My Welshpool: 15th September
Powys | Library shocker for Welshpool

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September 14, 2018 admin No Comments

BBC News: 14 September
Newcastle councillor admits library consultation error

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September 13, 2018 admin No Comments

Powys County Times: 13 September
One-stop shop plan for those with questions of Social Services in Powys

Warrington Guardian: 13 September
Silence on LiveWire governance report ‘unacceptable’, says MP

The Courier: 13 September
“Jack of all trades” fear for Perthshire culture merge

Northern Echo: 13 September
Letters: Congratulations to all who fought to save Darlington library

Fife Today: 13 September
Fife libraries face shake-up in opening hours
While consultation with staff continues over the impact of any changes, the Trust has committed that every library, regardless of size, will have at least one morning, afternoon, evening and weekend session.

Chronicle Live: 13 September
‘Shafted’ residents confront council bosses over plan to turn Fenham Library into drug recovery hub