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More than half of Swindon's libraries could be replaced with mobile services, according to a leaked document from Swindon Council. The paper, Value for Money Savings 2009-10, suggests a number of options to reduce the library budget by as much as £280,000.
According to the Swindon Advertiser, the paper, which was not intended to be seen by the public, was handed to library campaigner Shirley Burnham. It says nine out of 16 libraaries are being considered for cuts including the use of volunteers, or could be moved to schools or sports centres. The libraries mentioned are Covingham, Liden, Moredon and Rodbourne Cheney, Penhill and Pinehurst.
Cuts in service to Old Town, Gorse Hill and Even Swindon have already been earmarked. Labour leader councillor Kevin Small said: "I think there is a clear agenda from the Conservative administration since the Central Library has been built to remove the branch libraries."