Out Petitioning For The LibrariesAugust 2nd 2013![]() Louth LibraryThe last time I went out petitioning was for the successful Save Louth Ambulance Station campaign. So there's no doubt in my mind that actions like these can have a good outcome. Going by the people I spoke to, the level of support for libraries is also very similar to that for the ambulance station. People are horrified by the county council's plans to reduce mobile library services and to close town branches. Many people were already aware of the proposed cuts, and a lot of people rushed to sign as soon as they realised I wasn't selling double glazing. County-wideThe petition is a county-wide campaign. The actions of campaigners in Louth echo those of groups in towns such as Horncastle (360 signatures today), North Hykeham, Sutton on Sea, and more. It always surprises me how many people come to Louth's market from much further afield. I spoke to people from other parts of Lincolnshire where, unlike in Louth, their library buildings are threatened with closure as well as their mobile services to nearby villages. Other people from outside the county told me about their concerns for libraries in their regions. Cuts to Lincolnshire's libraries are of national importance, because other county councils will be looking at this conflict and deciding whether or not the library budget is the soft target they thought it was.If you don't come across any petitioners with clipboards, there are paper petitions at The Wholefood Co-Op in Little Eastgate, at the kiosk in Spout Yard, and at KimmyBob Beads and Jewellery in the New Market Hall. There's also an online petition at Change.org. There's now an additional e-petition on the HM Government website, this time aimed at a national level, for the consideration of the Minister for Culture. This petition has more to do with the quality of the public consultation than the closures themselves. |
Send in your news or comments
about Louth.
Similar ArticlesLCC Denies Libraries Any CrumbsIn spite of having several million pounds in reserve, the county council reject a motion to restore the library service to the way it was. Simon Draper Wins His Library Judicial Review Against LCC After a long campaign, campaigners from Save Lincolnshire Libraries celebrate victory in the fight to retain library services. Libraries Change Their Opening Hours New opening times will go into effect on May 6th, but they will not pass without protest. Library Campaigners Take The Message To Downing Street Save Lincolnshire Libraries campaigners met MPs to lobby against the massive cuts LCC want to impose on the library budget. Round-Up: Library Lobbying And Petitions Save Lincolnshire Libraries prepares to lobby MPs, whilst various groups fight for the future of the livestock market. | |||