Lambeth libraries suffer a £1m budget reduction despite strong opposition from residents and some councillors. South London Libraries Face £1m Budget Cut Amid Public Outcry A council in South London made a budget cut that affects the library system there. The cut is for £1 million, and residents are not happy about this change. Lambeth…
Council Tax increases follow a £25m budget cut. Closures and job losses are expected amidst financial pressures. Wirral Council Budget Cuts Lead to Rising Bills and Major Changes Wirral Council faces tough times soon. Council Tax will increase in about a month. Birkenhead Town Hall will be closing down. Some libraries might also close. Hundreds…
Blackpool libraries extend their fine free policy for a sixth year to improve accessibility and support residents. Blackpool Libraries Sustain Fine Free Policy to Enhance Community Access Blackpool libraries will not charge fines for another year. This policy began in 2019. They want to encourage library use, especially aimed at people struggling financially. The council…
Birmingham library plans face public scrutiny amid fears that the cuts will worsen child poverty in the community. Birmingham Libraries Future Under Review Amidst Cuts Child Poverty Fears Birmingham library plans face public review. Campaigners fought the city council’s library changes. The council wanted to cut hours and maybe close some. Now, they must defend…
Local libraries are saved from closure in Aberdeenshire after many community actions to secure funding. Aberdeenshire Libraries Saved as Community Groups Step In to Help Libraries in Aberdeenshire might stay open. Community groups are helping save them. The council wanted to close thirteen libraries. This happened back in November. People were not happy about it.…
Big service cuts, a large council tax increase, and asset sales mark Birmingham’s recovery plan after bankruptcy. Birmingham Budget Meeting: Cuts Loom for Bins, Social Care, Services Hey, guess what’s happening in Birmingham. The City Council Cabinet meets today, and they will approve a draft budget. It includes big service cuts again, along with a…