U-turn on proposal to cut funding for libraries

The authority is continuing with plans to introduce a £1.25 charge to reserve library books. It says the fee will cover the ...
The Gazette

Essex council proposes to charge adults for reserving books

Essex County Council (ECC) has proposed cutting £100,000 from its library book fund and charging for reservations by adults, which it estimates will save a further £150,000. The council further wants ...
Your Thurrock

Campaigners alarmed by Essex library cuts

LIBRARY campaign group SOLE – which led the successful campaign that saved two-thirds of Essex’s libraries back in 2019 – has ...
The Echo

Essex Libraries to receive £130k fund to boost literacy

A NEW fund is aiming to boost literacy and library resources in Essex. Essex County Council has announced the £120,000 Essex Libraries Books and Resources Fund to strengthen literacy support for ...