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Essex Libraries Saved: National Network Boost
8 Jan
Summary
- Essex Library Service joins a new national network.
- The network aims to strengthen public library services nationwide.
- Previous closure plans for 25 branches were halted by a campaign.
Essex Library Service is now part of a new national network established by Arts Council England, aiming to bolster public library services. This inclusion in the Libraries Development Framework marks a positive turn for branches that were previously under threat of closure.
In 2019, Essex County Council initially planned to close 25 out of its 74 libraries as part of a cost-saving measure. However, a robust community campaign, supported by notable figures, led to a reversal of these decisions.
This involvement in the national framework is seen as an honour, with local officials expressing enthusiasm for contributing to the development of public libraries on a broader scale.
