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…