High Court halts Gloucestershire library closures

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 20/06/2011 - 09:40 Library closures in Gloucestershire have been halted after lawyers acting for a local resident obtained a High Court injunction prohibiting them. Gloucestershire Council plans to withdraw funding from 10 of its 38 libraries, while reducing the opening hours of many others. But a vigorous local protest campaign against the closures has led to the launching of a judicial review claim against the closures. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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