Save Our Libraries Essex
@sole-essex.bsky.social
Successfully prevented the closure of two thirds of Essex Libraries. We remain vigilant to further threats.
We asked local govt party leaders:
With the coming reorganisation of local government in Essex, what are your plans for libraries under the new unitary. Would you consider SOLE's proposal to keep the Library Service as one single service?
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With the coming reorganisation of local government in Essex, what are your plans for libraries under the new unitary. Would you consider SOLE's proposal to keep the Library Service as one single service?
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dsm...
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October 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM
We asked local govt party leaders:
With the coming reorganisation of local government in Essex, what are your plans for libraries under the new unitary. Would you consider SOLE's proposal to keep the Library Service as one single service?
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dsm...
With the coming reorganisation of local government in Essex, what are your plans for libraries under the new unitary. Would you consider SOLE's proposal to keep the Library Service as one single service?
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dsm...
SOLE meeting for Essex Libraries supporters, users and campaigners on 17th Sept 7.30pm See link or DM for zoom join details! facebook.com/events/s/sole-…
September 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
SOLE meeting for Essex Libraries supporters, users and campaigners on 17th Sept 7.30pm See link or DM for zoom join details! facebook.com/events/s/sole-…
SOLE has organised a meeting for those who care about the survival of Essex Libraries. Details here and below. facebook.com/events/s/sol...
#saveourlibraries #libraries #essex
#saveourlibraries #libraries #essex
August 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
SOLE has organised a meeting for those who care about the survival of Essex Libraries. Details here and below. facebook.com/events/s/sol...
#saveourlibraries #libraries #essex
#saveourlibraries #libraries #essex
THE CHILDREN SAVED THEIR LIBRARY!
Yet again we see that protest works, that people power works. And here the kids led the way. While alas there will be a reduced service, Warrington Borough Council has U-turned on its decision to close Westbrook Library.
More here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again we see that protest works, that people power works. And here the kids led the way. While alas there will be a reduced service, Warrington Borough Council has U-turned on its decision to close Westbrook Library.
More here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pupil protest leads to council u-turn on Warrington library closure
Westbrook Library is to stay open a self-service basis while work is underway to secure its future.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
THE CHILDREN SAVED THEIR LIBRARY!
Yet again we see that protest works, that people power works. And here the kids led the way. While alas there will be a reduced service, Warrington Borough Council has U-turned on its decision to close Westbrook Library.
More here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet again we see that protest works, that people power works. And here the kids led the way. While alas there will be a reduced service, Warrington Borough Council has U-turned on its decision to close Westbrook Library.
More here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good news for Derby, as the City Council realises that "outsourcing was not the best approach". We (successfully) fought hard to prevent libraries in Essex being outsourced to voluntary groups, as charity shop libraries aren’t sustainable & lead to closure by stealth.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans to offload Derby community libraries scrapped
The libraries will now remain in council hands and their futures will be considered at a later date.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Good news for Derby, as the City Council realises that "outsourcing was not the best approach". We (successfully) fought hard to prevent libraries in Essex being outsourced to voluntary groups, as charity shop libraries aren’t sustainable & lead to closure by stealth.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Six years ago today and thousands took part in our countywide Day of Action. Over 500 marched through Britain's smallest town; hundreds gathered in a Children's March for #Libraries. Hundreds more marched through Castle Point. But still they are threatened: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BMP...
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April 27, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Six years ago today and thousands took part in our countywide Day of Action. Over 500 marched through Britain's smallest town; hundreds gathered in a Children's March for #Libraries. Hundreds more marched through Castle Point. But still they are threatened: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BMP...
Last night was World Book Night. What were you reading? Many people rely on libraries for books.
SOLE remains vigilant against further threats to our libraries. We are now campaigning against the creeping privatisation of Essex Library Service. More here www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fqj...
SOLE remains vigilant against further threats to our libraries. We are now campaigning against the creeping privatisation of Essex Library Service. More here www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fqj...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Last night was World Book Night. What were you reading? Many people rely on libraries for books.
SOLE remains vigilant against further threats to our libraries. We are now campaigning against the creeping privatisation of Essex Library Service. More here www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fqj...
SOLE remains vigilant against further threats to our libraries. We are now campaigning against the creeping privatisation of Essex Library Service. More here www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fqj...
SOLE ISSUES STATEMENT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION. Our latest press release can be read on our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/share/p/1ADw...
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April 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
SOLE ISSUES STATEMENT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION. Our latest press release can be read on our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/share/p/1ADw...
www.facebook.com/share/p/1ADw...
Stop the creeping privatisation of Essex Libraries. Please see our Facebook post on what we are doing and what you can do, too.
April 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Stop the creeping privatisation of Essex Libraries. Please see our Facebook post on what we are doing and what you can do, too.
Alas though it is no joke that our library service in Essex faces an increasing threat from creeping privatisation. To find out more, and what you can do about it, visit www.facebook.com/share/p/16Fn...
April 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Alas though it is no joke that our library service in Essex faces an increasing threat from creeping privatisation. To find out more, and what you can do about it, visit www.facebook.com/share/p/16Fn...
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Today is World Book Day.
Libraries are a free source of wonderful reading adventures yet many are closing.
Essex has fought back. After public protest their libraries were saved, and are now evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social reports.
Libraries are a free source of wonderful reading adventures yet many are closing.
Essex has fought back. After public protest their libraries were saved, and are now evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social reports.
How to save libraries and what to do with them next
Libraries are vanishing – but Essex fought back. Now, they're evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Today is World Book Day.
Libraries are a free source of wonderful reading adventures yet many are closing.
Essex has fought back. After public protest their libraries were saved, and are now evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social reports.
Libraries are a free source of wonderful reading adventures yet many are closing.
Essex has fought back. After public protest their libraries were saved, and are now evolving into vibrant community hubs for the 21st century.
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social reports.