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Bristol's Central Library could move to former Debenhams building, say council chiefs

Bristol City Council's libraries budget is being slashed by a third as authority faces massive cuts to balance its books

Bristol Post

Ten public libraries used as ‘warm spaces’ for people seeking relief from cold homes

Bolton Council said those on tight budgets may soon have to make difficult choices and the warm spaces may offer valuable support to some people

Manchester Evening News

Tyneside libraries drop late fees as council encourages people to come in out of the cold

All libraries run by North Tyneside Council are scrapping late fees from December as the cold sets in

Chronicle Live

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Voters in fast-growing suburbs have some of Melbourne’s worst access to services, analysis shows

Safe seats are more likely to lack social infrastructure such as libraries, childcare and sports facilities, researchers say

The Guardian - AU

More than 750,000 kids don't have a library in their primary school, survey says

The National Libraries Trust is calling on every child to have a school library by 2026 after a survey revealed one in seven state primary schools have no designated space

Daily Mirror

Elderly couple forced to put more clothes on as they can't afford to turn on heating

The Sunday Mirror is raising funds for the Warm Welcome campaign through our Warm Hearts Christmas appeal as it supports more than 3,000 warm spaces including libraries and community centres

Daily Mirror

South Gloucestershire libraries lend out thermal cameras to show heat loss in homes

South Gloucestershire library members can scan their homes for drafts for free

Bristol Post

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Mirror's Warm Hearts Christmas Appeal: We need YOU to help those struggling with bills

The Mirror is calling on warm-hearted readers to help make sure no struggling families are left out in the cold this winter, with this year's Christmas Appeal raising funds for the Warm Welcome project

Daily Mirror

Councils set to cut bus routes, libraries and streetlamps as austerity fears grow

Only one in five county councils confident of avoiding bankruptcy next year

The Independent UK

Cash-strapped councils threaten to turn off street lights and axe bus services

A damning survey says barely a fifth of England's county councils are confident they'll avoid 'insolvency' without extra government help - and libraries and recycling centres are in danger

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Hunt plots new age of austerity with sweeping cuts to police and buses

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are meeting again today as they look at slashing public spending growth by up to £25bn a year from 2025 - while county councils plan to slash bus routes and libraries and turn off street lights at night

Daily Mirror

Nottingham libraries hosting 'cost of living cafes' this winter

They will offer people financial advice over a hot drink

Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamian: Promising pledge for at-risk libraries and another business closes

Take a look at the newsletter from Tuesday, November 8

Nottingham Post

Campaigners 'ecstatic' after Labour Group vote to keep at-threat Nottingham libraries open

Members of the Save Nottingham Libraries group say they are "absolutely delighted"

Nottingham Post

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Manchester Evening News

More than 100 'warm spaces' launched across Stockport ahead of 'challenging' winter months

Venues ranging from libraries to coffee shops and community centres will be welcoming people over the next five months, offering comfortable places where people can grab a brew, have a chat and maybe take part in a new activity.

Birmingham Post

South West arts organisations to receive more than £100m funding

More than 100 galleries, venues, museums and libraries across the region will be awarded Arts Council England funding

Nottingham Post

Hope as Labour Group say they want to keep at-threat Nottingham libraries open

It comes after protesters gathered outside of Loxley House in a last-ditch attempt to make their views heard

Evening Standard

Sir Nicholas Serota: We are spreading Arts Council funding across the country

London is internationally renowned for the breadth and depth of its cultural offering. Its galleries, theatres, museums, libraries and music venues are as integral a part of this city as the River Thames that flows through its heart. The city is a global powerhouse of the creative industries. At Arts…

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The Guardian - UK

The IMF is certainly doing its job – making the rich even richer

The Guardian - UK

Parliamentary report calls for government to support and modernise libraries

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee report says libraries are ‘an important part of a community’s infrastructure’

Liverpool Echo

Where people can find warm hubs in Wirral with more on the way this winter

The council plans to use its libraries too as warm hubs though sites are still to be confirmed.

Edinburgh Live

Warning Edinburgh heat banks should not become the new food banks

As the council prepares to open up libraries and community centres to help people stay warm this winter, charities warned that the practice should not be seen as a long-term solution.

Nottingham Post

No decision yet on closing three Nottingham libraries as campaigners demand clarity

The plans were meant to save £233,000

Daily Record

Lanarkshire library becomes 'go-to' place for locals unable to access social care services from home

The Near Me in Libraries scheme allows South Lanarkshire locals to attend important appointments at Biggar Library.

Daily Record

Range of Ukrainian language books now available at South Lanarkshire libraries

There are over 50 books available

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