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Local Press coverage of Lambeth library cuts

March 2, 2025NewsFriends of Carnegie Library

Lambeth denies 'burying' a £1 million package of savings to libraries in 10 page spreadsheet - Robert Firth, Southwark News, 27 February 2025

More than 1,000 sign petition against library cuts of £1 million as decision is “rubber stamped” by Lambeth’s Labour cabinet – and council leader Claire Holland says: “We need to be open with residents” - News from Crystal Palance, 26 February 2025

Residents rally outside town hall against £1m cuts to library budget - London News Online, 26 February 2025

Petition launched to save Lambeth libraries from proposed 25% funding cut - Brixton Buzz, 25 February 2025

Residents rally as Lambeth Council ‘plans to slash £1m in library funding’ - Isabel Ramirez, Southwark News, 24 February 2025

Lambeth council set to axe £1 million from libraries budget – as Lib Dem councillors reveal £6.7 million spend on external consultants. In just one year. - News from Crystal Palace, 21 February 2025

LAMBETH UNDER FIRE – Plans to slash £1 million from libraries budget uncovered as new review warns council they may not be able to set a balanced budget – and anti-eviction protesters invade their town hall - News from Crystal Palace, 21 February 2025

In other news:

Lambeth Libraries in the Running for an Award - Leslie Manasseh, Brixton Blog, 20 February 2025

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