Secretary of state considers launching a government inquiry, after council plans to close 21 of county’s 36 librariesThe secretary of state for culture, Matt Hancock, is considering a government inquiry, after a complaint from libraries body Cilip about Northamptonshire’s bitterly-protested plan to close almost 60% of the county’s libraries.Cilip submitted the formal complaint earlier this month, arguing that plans to close 21 libraries and dramatically reduce opening hours would fail the council’s statutory duty to provide a comprehensive library service. Continue reading…
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