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Inquiry into local authority leisure and library services (Senedd)
Services play a vital role in supporting community wellbeing, education and local economies
31 March 2026
Press release
Almost half of England’s library staff axed during austerity
UNISON report shows extent of cutbacks in past 15 years
13 March 2026
Press release
Suffolk Council must fix glitch to stop experienced library staff being short-changed by thousands
Suffolk County Council must urgently fix a problem that means experienced staff …
28 November 2025
Press release
Suffolk’s libraries are heading ‘back where they belong’
Suffolk County Council has decided to bring all its libraries back under direct …
25 February 2025
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Opinion: A week from the budget, the country needs a new direction
The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth
22 October 2024
Press release
Havering Council must rethink its proposed library closures, says UNISON
Monday 20 April 2024 For immediate release Havering Council must rethink its pro…
20 May 2024
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Library staff ‘scared and stressed’ about working through lockdown
UNISON calls for libraries to stay completely closed, to protect library workers and their families
5 January 2021