Libraries cuts
Newport Museum and Art Gallery
Closure of the temporary exhibitions programme in the Art Gallery
Harrow Borough Council outsources the running of library services and leisure
Harrow Borough Council cabinet has agreed to outsource the running of library services and leisure management for the …
Southampton City Council proposes 300 job losses
In the 2013/14 Budget Southampton City Council has proposed the following budget cuts and job losses, some departments closed …
Southend Libraries reduced services
Five libraries in Southend on Sea to operate on a part time opening basis.
Library cuts
Trafford libraries facing cuts and redundancies. Loss of mobile library and school library service.
Hayes Library, Hillingdon
Under threat. Borough ‘committed to its library service’ is halfway through a series of refurbs, but Hayes Library may …
Fenton Library, Stoke-on-Trent
Library closed.
Broad Green Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014.
Norbury Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014.
Bradmore Green Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014.
Sanderstead Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014.
Kineton Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Bulkington Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. Villagers have been told Bulkington Library will close unless they can produce a ‘robust’ business plan to save …
Bedworth Heath Library, Warwickshire
One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Grahame Park Library, Barnet
Under threat. Existing building to be sold to raise money, library will be moved to cheaper premises.
Childs Hill Library, Barnet
Under threat. Existing building to be sold to raise money, library will be moved to cheaper premises.
Church End Library, Barnet
Under threat. Existing building to be sold to raise money, library will be moved to cheaper premises.
Friern Barnet Library, Barnet
Under threat. To be merged with North Finchley Library at Artsdepot site, existing building will be sold.
North Finchley Library, Barnet
Under threat. To be merged with Friern Barnet Library at Artsdepot site, existing building will be sold.
Melksham Library, Wiltshire
Under threat. Campaigners oppose plans to move Melksham Library out of town, possibly to the site of a new leisure centre and …
Northfields Library, Ealing
Under threat. Public consultation asks respondents if they would agree with a decision to close libraries in Hanwell, Perivale …
Perivale Library, Ealing
Under threat. Public consultation asks respondents if they would agree with a decision to close libraries in Hanwell, Perivale …
Hanwell Library, Ealing
Under threat. Public consultation asks respondents if they would agree with a decision to close libraries in Hanwell, Perivale …
Meadows Library, Sefton
To be closed every Saturday afternoon and all day on Sundays.
Aintree Library, Sefton
To be closed Thursdays and Sundays. Wednesday late opening also scrapped.
Warwick Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. May move to Shire Hall and have opening hours reduced to 35 hours per week.
Misterton Library, Nottinghamshire
Under threat. Opening hours to be reduced to nine per week.
Burnham Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat. Council has published no plans on how Burnham Library will be funded when its Big Lottery grant runs out in Nov …
Alexandra Park Library, Haringey
Will no longer open on Sundays.
Marcus Garvey Library, Haringey
Will no longer open on Sundays.
Hornsey Library, Haringey
Will no longer open on Sundays.
St Ann’s Library, Nottingham
Under threat. Will move into shared building with other council services.
Woolton Library, Liverpool
Under threat. Residents fear for Woolton Library after closure of local swimming pool.
Hampstead Garden Suburb Library, Barnet
Only Barnet Library named as at risk of closure.
Woodrow Library, Worcestershire
May close due to low usage, press singles out Woodrow Library as particularly vulnerable.
Caerau Library, Bridgend
Earmarked for closure along with Blaengarw and Nantymoel, date of closure unknown.
Nantymoel Library, Bridgend
Earmarked for closure along with Caerau and Blaengarw, date of closure unknown.
Blaengarw Library, Bridgend
Earmarked for closure along with Caerau and Nantymoel, date of closure unknown.
St James’s Library, Westminster
Set to close in Sept under plans to save £800k per annum.
West Park Library, Plymouth
One of five under threat due to £1.4m cut to libraries over three years.
Eggbuckland Library, Plymouth
One of five under threat due to £1.4m cut to libraries over three years.
Ernesettle Library, Plymouth
One of five under threat due to £1.4m cut to libraries over three years.
Southway Library, Plymouth
One of five under threat due to £1.4m cut to libraries over three years.
Stoke Library, Plymouth
One of five under threat due to £1.4m cut to libraries over three years.
Kendray Library, Barnsley
Under threat of closure.
Grimethorpe Library, Barnsley
Under threat of closure.
Priory Library, Barnsley
Under threat of closure.
Ferrier Library, Greenwich
Will be closed for demolition in 2011.
St Paul’s Cray Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Southborough Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Shortlands Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Mottingham Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Hayes Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Burnt Ash Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Penge Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Anerley Library, Bromley
May close in merger with libraries in London borough of Bexley.
Denholme Library, Bradford
Faces closure
Addingham Library, Bradford
Faces closure
Warlingham Library, Surrey
One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Kilwinning Library, North Ayrshire
Under threat. After several policy u-turns, working groups will debate future of Kilwinning and other libraries.
Bulwell Library, Nottingham
To move into shared building with other council services.
Carlton Road Library, Nottingham
Opening hours will be reduced.
Llanybydder Library, Carmarthenshire
Ordered to close 31.03.11.
Tumble Library, Carmarthernshire
Death knell sounded as one of four said to ‘poorly performing’.
Dafen Library, Carmarthenshire
Death knell sounded as one of four said to ‘poorly performing’.
Pontyberem Library, Carmarthenshire
Death knell sounded as one of four said to ‘poorly performing’.
Pontyates Library, Carmarthenshire
Death knell sounded as one of four said to ‘poorly performing’.
Carnegie Library, Lambeth
Earmarked for closure or merger as part of council commission on library service
Minet Library, Lambeth
Earmarked for closure or merger as part of council commission on library service
Waterloo Library, Lambeth
Earmarked for closure or merger as part of council commission on library service
Durning Library, Lambeth
Earmarked for closure or merger as part of council commission on library service
Miles Platting Library, Manchester
One of five known to be at risk of closure.
Barlow Moor Library, Manchester
One of five known to be at risk of closure.
Rack House Library, Manchester
One of five known to be at risk of closure.
East City Library, Manchester
One of five known to be at risk of closure.
Clayton Library, Manchester
One of five known to be at risk of closure.
New Invention Library, Walsall
Under threat. Mixed reports. Walsall Council pledged not to close any this year but in fact buildings may be closed and jobs …
Pleck Library, Walsall
Under threat. Mixed reports. Council pledged not to close any this year but in fact buildings may be closed and services …
Water Orton Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Studley Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Keresley Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Henley in Arden Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Hartshill Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Harbury Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Dunchurch Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Dordon Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Camp Hill Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Bulkington Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Binley Woods Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Bidford on Avon Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Baddesley Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Virginia Water Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Tattenhams Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Stoneleigh Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
New Haw Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Molesey Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Lingfield Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Ewell Court Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Byfleet Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Bramley Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Bagshot Library, Surrey
Under threat. One of 11 earmarked for community takeover or closure.
Highfield Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Oxford Grove Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Kingsbury Library, Warwickshire
Under threat. One of 16 libraries ‘no longer sustainable in current form’.
Castle Hill Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
High Street Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Heaton Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Bromley Cross Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Astley Bridge Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Breightmet Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat.
Yaxley Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Wotton Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if ‘partner’ to run cannot be found.
Wool Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Woodford Green Library, Redbridge
Only named library out of 5 to close.
Woodcote Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Winslow Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Wing Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Willingham Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Whinmoor Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Wheatley Library, Doncaster
Under threat. May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Weston Ryhn Community Library, Shropshire
Recommended for closure.
West Moors Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Wendover Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Watchet Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Warmsworth Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Warboys Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Ventnor Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Upper Belvedere Library, Bexley
Under threat. May be one of three that will close.
Tyldesley Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Tokyngton Library, Brent
New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as as usage is still low. Timetable for closure unknown.
Tarbet Library, Argyll & Bute
Recommended for closure.
Sydenham Library, Lewisham
Under threat. To be transferred to Eco Computer Systems.
Swinnow Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Swillington Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Swarcliffe Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure.
Sunningdale Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Summertown Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Stonesfield Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Stonehouse Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if ‘partner’ to run cannot be found.
Stokenchurch Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Standish Library, Wigan
Under threat. New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean …
Stalbridge Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Spotbrough Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
South Petherton Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
South Kirkby Library, Wakefield
Under threat. Could be taken over by community or private organisation.
Sonning Common Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Slade Green Library, Bexley
May be one of three that will close.
Shevington Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Shanklin Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Shadwell Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Scholes Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Scawthorpe Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Sawtry Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Sawston Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Sands End Library, Hammersmith & Fulham
Expected closure with books transferred to new community facility at Hurlingham and Chelsea School.
Sandown Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Rossington Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Rosneath Library, Argyll & Bute
Recommended for closure.
Rock Road Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review. Petition against possible closures now added - see below.
Richmond HIll Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Richill Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Rawdon Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Puddletown Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Priorswood Library, Somerset
Under threat. Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Preston Library, Brent
Under threat. New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as as usage is still low. Timetable for closure …
Prestbury Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if ‘partner’ to run cannot be found.
Portland Underhill Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Porlock Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Platt Bridge Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Pheasey Library, Walsall
Under threat. Mixed reports. Walsall Council pledged not to close any this year but in fact buildings may be closed and jobs …
Penrhyn Bay Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Penmaenmawr Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Painswick Library, Gloucestershire
Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Osmondthorpe Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Old Marston Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Northumberland Heath Library, Bexley
Under threat. May be one of three that will close.
North Petherton Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
North Leigh Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Niton Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Newnham Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Nether Stowey Library, Somerset
Under threat. Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Neithrop Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Nailsworth Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if ‘partner’ to run cannot be found.
Moy Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Moreton Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if ‘partner’ to run cannot be found.
Moorends Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Moneymore Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Mitcheldean Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Minchinhampton Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Milton Road Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Milborne Port Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Middlestown Library, Wakefield
Under threat. Could be taken over by community or private organisation.
Methley Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
South Norwood Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014
Matson Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Masham Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Marsh Green Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Lyneham Library, Wiltshire
Under threat. Only one named of 10 to close.
Long Crendon Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Lofthouse Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Llanfairfechan Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Llandudno Junction Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Littlemore Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Linton Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Lechlade Library, Gloucestershire
Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Lamberhead Green Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Ladyton Library, West Dunbartonshire
Closure put forward in council meeting in December 2010
Kirkstall Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Kinsley Library, Wakefield
Under threat. Could be taken over by community or private organisation.
Kinmel Bay Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Killyleagh Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Kensal Rise Library, Brent
New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as as usage is still low. Timetable for closure unknown.
Kennington Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Kells and Conner Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Ivinghoe Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Iver Heath Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Ireland Wood Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Intake Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Ince Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Ilford Central Library, Redbridge
May close in 2013 making it the sixth in Redbridge under threat.
Hunmanby Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Hope Community Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Holbeck Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Hindley Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Hester’s Way Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Hemsworth Library, Wakefield
Under threat. Could be taken over by community or private organisation.
Headington Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Harwood Library, Bolton
One of 9 under threat. See ‘Other links’ for full list.
Haddenham Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Gwernaffield Library, Flintshire
Recommended for closure.
Grove Park, Lewisham
Under threat. To be transferred to Eco Computer Systems.
Grove Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Greystone Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Great Shelford Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Great Sankey Library, Warrington
To be closed at an unspecified date along with Grapenhall and a mobile library.
Great Missenden Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Great Ayton Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Grapenhall Library, Warrington
To be closed at an unspecified date along with Great Sankey and a mobile library.
Golborne Library, Wigan
Under threat. New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean …
Gilford Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Gerrards Cross Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Gavinburn Library, West Dunbartonshire
Closure put forward in council meeting in December 2010
Gargrave Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Garden City Library, Flintshire
Recommended for closure.
Freshwater Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Flackwell Heath Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Fintona Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Farnham Common Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Faifley Library, West Dunbartonshire
Closure put forward in council meeting in December 2010
Embsay Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Edenthorpe Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
East Cowes Library, Isle of Wight
Could close or be run by volunteers.
Drighlington Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Draperstown Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Denaby Main Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out. See ‘Other links’ for details.
Deganwy Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Deddington Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Crofton Park, Lewisham
Under threat. To be transferred to Eco Computer Systems.
Cricklewood Library, Brent
New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as as usage is still low. Timetable for closure unknown.
Cowes Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Cow Close Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Cottenham Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Corfe Castle Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Comberton Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review. Petition against possible closures now added - see below.
Colehill Library, Dorset
Under threat. Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Churchtown Library, Sefton
Under threat. Closure ‘the very last resort’. Job cuts and reduced opening hours expected.
Churchdown Library, Gloucestershire
Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Chinnor Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Chickerell Library, Dorset
Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Charmouth Library, Dorset
Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Charlbury Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Shirley Library, Croydon
All of Croydon Libraries are to be privatised by 2014
Chalfont St Peter Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Cerrigydrudion Library, Conwy
Recommended for closure.
Castlefield Library, Buckinghamshire
Under threat of closure if community solution not found.
Carnlough Library, Northern Ireland
Recommended for closure.
Cardross Library, Argyll & Bute
Recommended for closure.
Carcroft Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out. See ‘Other links’ for details.
Burton Bradstock Library, Dorset
Initially earmarked for closure, Dorset council have now promised a public consultation.
Burslem Library, Stoke-on-Trent
Recommended for closure.
Bruton Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Brockworth Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Broad Lane Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Brighstone Library, Isle of Wight
Under threat. Could close or be run by volunteers.
Bream Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Bourton Library, Gloucestershire
Under threat. Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Botley Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Bostall Library, Bexley
May be one of three that will close.
Blackheath Library, Lewisham
Under threat. To be transferred to Age Exchange.
Blackbird Leys Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Bishops Lydeard Library, Somerset
Earmarked for closure in post-consultation plans.
Birkdale Library, Sefton
Closure ‘the very last resort’. Job cuts and reduced opening hours expected.
Bilton Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Bexley Village Library, Bexley
May be one of three that will close.
Bessecarr Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Berkeley Library, Gloucestershire
Earmarked to close if community cannot run.
Berinsfield Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Benson Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Bembridge Library, Isle of Wight
Could close or be run by volunteers.
Belle Isle Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Beech Hill Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Bawtry Library, Doncaster
May close in 2012 when reserve funding runs out.
Baron’s Court Library, Hammersmith & Fulham
Earmarked to close if community cannot run
Barnwell Road Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Barlby Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Barham Park Library, Brent
New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as usage is still low. Timetable for closure unknown.
Bar Hill Library, Cambridgeshire
One of 13 placed under review.
Banwell Library, North Somerset
Recommended for closure.
Bampton Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Bagillt Library, Flintshire
Recommended for closure.
Ayton Library, North Yorkshire
One of 8 under threat under new proposals
Atherton Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Aspull Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Ashton Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Armley Heights Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Allerton Bywater Library, Leeds
Recommended for closure by Leeds Council Executive Board.
Ainsdale Library, Sefton
Closure ‘the very last resort’. Job cuts and reduced opening hours expected.
Adderbury Library, Oxfordshire
One of 20 originally threatened with closure. Council has now decided to hold a consultation.
Abram Community Library, Wigan
New press report suggests 6 (rather than 15) libraries will close, but doesn’t name which. 25% cuts may mean shorter hours and …
Wilsden Library, Bradford
Closed 30th June 2011
Heaton Library, Bradford
Closed 30th June 2011
Wilford Library, Nottingham
Closed since 11.09.10.
Whifflet Library, North Lanarkshire
Closed since summer 2010.
Newtyle Library, Angus
Closed. An updated mobile service may now call in Newtyle.
New Cross, Lewisham
Closed 28.05.11.
Letham Library, Angus
Closed. An updated mobile service may now call in Letham.
Heathfield Library, Richmond
Closed on 17.03.11.
Friockheim Library, Angus
Closed. An updated mobile service may now call in Friockheim.
Foggy Furze Library, Hartlepool
Closed on 02.04.11 to save local council £48,000.
Edzell Library, Angus
Closed. An updated mobile service may now call in Edzell.
Backwell Library, North Somerset
Already closed and replaced with ‘access point’ in leisure centre. £000
Neasden Library, Brent
New report states closure should go ahead despite campaigning as as usage is still low. Timetable for closure unknown.
Heath Library, Camden
Under threat. May be transferred to community ownership
South Chingford Library, Waltham Forest
Closure proposed.
Belsize Library, Camden
Under threat. May be transferred to community ownership
Harrow Green Library, Waltham Forest
Closure proposed.
Chalk Farm Library, Camden
Under threat. May be transferred to community ownership
Devon County Council staff
Over 220 people to be made redundent in the Corporate Resources Department of the authority. These jobs cover IT, Human …
Lewisham Library Service
Lewisham council voted to close 5 libraries out of 12 after a seven month consultation with a pre-determined decision. These …
Starbeck library
local community library to be closed
Warrington Libraries
Two local libraries will close at the end of March 2011 and the mobile library service will stop. The mobile service will be …
Penge and Anerley libraries
Bromley Council plans to merge Penge and Anerley libraries, with one of the libraries closing. The council says the merged …
Medway Council staff
Medway Council is making 157 staff redundant (in addition to 50 redundancies in 2010). This is part of a budget to save £23.5M …
Colburn library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Boroughbridge library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Bilton library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Bentham library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Bedale library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Barlby library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
Ayton Library
The council needs to save around £2 million from its library budget over the next four years, with the greatest savings having …
North Yorkshire County Council
The authority’s workforce, currently totalling 24,000 people, will see about 500 jobs go. Children and young people’s services …
Local Authorities in Wales
WALES’ councils are facing the toughest financial climate in years, experts have warned, as they prepare to cut more than a …
Wing Village Library
Wing Village Library serves a rural community. It is especially important for children and older people who cannot easily …
Doncaster council
The elected mayor and his cabinet have decided to close 14 libraries out of doncaster’s council 26 libraries. The save our …
Lambeth libraries
THE four libraries most under threat of closure in a borough have been revealed. Lambeth council is considering axing the …
Manchester libraries service
Manchester City Council plans to implement a variety of cuts to its library service: * review of opening hours, to save …
Miles Platting Library
Manchester City Council plans to shut Miles Platting Library, one of five libraries set for closure across the city.
Barlow Moor Library
Manchester City Council plans to shut Barlow Moor Library, one of five smaller libraries set for closure across the city.
Rack House Library
Manchester City Council plans to shut Rack House Library in Wythenshawe, one of five smaller libraries set for closure across …
East City Library
Manchester City Council plans to shut East City Library, one of five smaller libraries set for closure across the city. The …
Clayton Library
Manchester City Council plans to shut Clayton Library, one of five smaller libraries set for closure. The move follows the …
Deddington Library
Deddington Library is on the list of proposed closures drawn up by Oxfordshire County Council.
Falkirk district libraries
Falkirk Council is planning to shut all of its libraries on Saturday afternoons and reduce evening opening hours. The affected …
Wiltshire libraries
Ten villages have been told their libraries will close unless unpaid volunteers staff them, while others face reduced …
Isle of Wight libraries
Isle of Wight Council plans to shut nine of its 11 libraries. Cowes, Sandown, Ventnor and Freshwater libraries would remain …
Bristol libraries
Bristol City Council plans to cut £200k from its annual library spending during 2011/12 through a Library Services review that …
Cambridgeshire libraries
Cambridgeshire’s libraries and local studies/archives budget faces £3.2m of cuts between 2011 and 2015. 13 libraries are under …
Sefton library closures
Sefton Council is scrapping its mobile library while three Southport libraries are under threat of closure, leaving only one …
