Tag Archives: The Library Campaign

Council is reported to government for library report failures

Posted on September 16, 2024 by insidecroydon

Libraries correspondent GENE BRODIE on the latest twist in the long-running saga The cobbled-together, evidence-lite and contradictory report recommending the closure of four of the borough’s public libraries now faces a legal challenge – even before Croydon’s Mayor, Jason Perry, … Continue reading →

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Library Campaign’s formal complaint to DCMS over Croydon

Posted on September 16, 2024 by insidecroydon

‘Paltry’ savings, 66% opposition to closure and still no costings or plan. Here is the text of The Library Campaign’s formal complaint about Croydon’s dodgy libraries consultation, as submitted today to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport This … Continue reading →

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Council’s libraries consultation accused of being unlawful

Posted on March 13, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: The council’s penny-wise and pound-foolish proposals for library closures could end up costing it more money after a badly-organised consultation, according to a national campaign group. By STEVEN DOWNES The council’s latest consultation, over the proposed closure … Continue reading →

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