Brent's Preston library cleared

Library campaigners on watch outside Brent's Preston Library cried "Shame on you"... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent's Preston library cleared

Library campaigners on watch outside Brent's Preston Library cried "Shame on you"... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries Connected calls for 'clear decision' from government on library closures

Libraries Connected is calling on the government to issue "clear" guidance about closing libraries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting "it is equally important that library staff are safeguarded during this period". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 08:33:36 UTC ]
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Library E-book Bill Clears Maryland Legislature, Heading to Governor

After passing the Maryland General Assembly unanimously on March 10, the bill sailed through the final steps of reconciliation this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries Clear First Budget Hurdle in Congress

The budget battle is kicking up again in Washington, but this time with a note of optimism for libraries and library supporters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Brent library inquiry, says Miller

Maria Miller, the newly-appointed secretary of state for culture, media and sport, has continued... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library inquiry opens as Brent campaigners threaten to sue Vaizey

Public policy consultant Sue Charteris has told the media, culture and sport parliamentary select... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent library campaigners lose appeal

The court of appeal has rejected the Brent library campaigners' appeal against the closure of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judgment today for Brent libraries

The court of appeal's judgment on Brent library closures will be given this afternoon (19th... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Row over council's Brent libraries claim

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Tue, 08/11/2011 - 13:00 Brent council has backtracked on a claim that no local resident is further than 1.5 miles from a library despite six of the borough's libraries closing, according to a report in today's London Evening Standard. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Date given for Brent libraries appeal

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 31/10/2011 - 14:00 The appeal hearing into the closure of six Brent libraries is scheduled to take place next week. A start date of 10th November has been listed for the hearing, which will take place at the Court of Appeal at the Royal Courts... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Injunction granted to prevent Brent libraries board-up

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 19/10/2011 - 10:00 Lawyers acting for Brent's library campaigners have been granted an injunction to prevent further dismantling to the six libraries closed by Brent council. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Permission granted for Brent library appeal

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 18/10/2011 - 17:21 Brent library campaigners have been given permission to appeal against the judicial review decision made against them in the High Court by Mr Justice Ouseley last week. The case will be heard in the court of appeal as an... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cooke defends Brent library; no word from Hunt

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 14:25 Literary agent Geraldine Cooke is calling on members of the book trade with links to Brent to join demonstrators in their vigils outside the north London borough's closed libraries. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cook defends Brent library; no word from Hunt

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 14:25 Literary agent Geraldine Cook is calling on members of the book trade with links to Brent to join demonstrators in their vigils outside the north London borough's closed libraries. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent libraries verdict on Thursday

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 11/10/2011 - 08:48 Judgement will be given in the judicial review case into Brent library closures on Thursday (13th October). The judge, Mr Justice Ouseley, will deliver his verdict in the High Court on Thursday morning. The ruling will be the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilson to hold Brent libraries benefit

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 19/09/2011 - 11:32 Former children's laureate Jacqueline Wilson is the latest high-profile author to take part in a fundraising benefit in aid of Brent's six threatened libraries. Wilson will do the event at 6pm on 28th September at St Martin's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent warned not to close libraries "by stealth"

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 11/08/2011 - 15:20 The lawyer representing Brent library campaigners has warned Brent council not to undermine the borough's library services while both parties await the results of July's High Court judicial review. The judge in the case, Mr... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent libraries ruling put back to October

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 10/08/2011 - 09:07 The judge handling the Brent libraries High Court judicial review case will give his judgment in October, it has been confirmed. Mr Justice Ouseley had initially indicated the judgement might come as early as this month.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent libraries judicial review: day two

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 21/07/2011 - 09:18 Brent council's plan to close six of its 12 libraries was made "with great care and expressed attention to the 1964 Act" and other relevant legislation, the High Court heard yesterday (20th July). The council had faced... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brent libraries judicial review: day one

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 20/07/2011 - 09:10 Brent council failed to comply with its legal obligations under the 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act when planning the closure of six of its libraries, the High Court was told on the first day of the judicial review... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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