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Women's Institute launches library petition
05.08.11 | Benedicte Page
The Women's Institute has launched an e-petition in support of public libraries.
The petition calls for the value of libraries to be recognised at both local and national levels and asks the government "to honour both its commitment to act as a champion of the library service, and its duty of oversight to ensure that a comprehensive and efficient library service is provided."
Prime minister David Cameron has pledged to hold a debate on any petition with more than 100,000 signatures. Launching its Love Your Libraries campaign in June, the Women's Institute said: "[We] believe it is time for communities to love their libraries; to use them and share why we value their services, and to raise awareness of the threats to their future."
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In Lewisham we already have the disastrous community library policy for 4 of our libraries. Another, New Cross, is currently closed for good, but may have a chance as run by a community group. Negotiations continue.
The counci is pretending this has saved money! The people of Lewisham now have 2 tier system library service. some residents do better than others, but pay the same taxes. It is no longer a service that is "comprehensive and efficient for all residents. We have lost out on a professional service, run by professionals. Before it comes your way put your name to supporting what the 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act requires, "a comprehensive and efficient service for all its residents."
why allow ministers and councils to break the law?
Patricia Richardson
In Lewisham we already have the disastrous community library policy for 4 of our libraries. Another, New Cross, is currently closed for good, but may have a chance as run by a community group. Negotiations continue.
The council is pretending this has saved money! The people of Lewisham now have 2 tier system library service. some residents do better than others, but pay the same taxes. It is no longer a service that is "comprehensive and efficient for all residents." We have lost out on a professional service, run by professionals. Before it comes your way put your name to supporting what the 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act requires, "a comprehensive and efficient service for all its residents."
Why allow ministers and councils to break the law?
Patricia Richardson
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