Alexandra Park Library under threat!

Posted by Colin Marr on January 17, 2024 at 11:25am in Campaigns and community action

It seems that Government cuts in support to local councils mean that libraries may be threatened with closure again. Proposed are cuts to opening times and staffing which would impact on services offered in what also acts as a local social hub.

The Library Support Group intends to fight; there is an open meeting on Saturday 20/1/24 from 2 - 4pm upstairs at Alexandra Park Library.

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Cllr Alessandra Rossetti January 28, 2024 at 6:33pm

https://alexandraparkneighbours.org.uk/newevents/meeting-to-discuss...

Hi all, don't know how many people have seen this, above is the link, next meeting organised by the Support Alexandra Park Library is Saturday 3rd, 14-16pm

Meeting to discuss campaign to prevent cuts to library services

Haringey has proposed a 31% cut to the library services in two stages over 3 years. AP Library is an important community hub and it's enjoyed by p…
Cllr Alessandra Rossetti January 20, 2024 at 10:44am

Good morning all, I have only seen the notice for this meeting 5 minutes ago from the 'Latest News' weekly email. Unfortunately I hava a prior committment and I am unable to change at this short notice but will try to join the last half hour. In addition to the petition myself and my group will have a chance to raise this issues in several circumstances, and as a local Councillor and resident/library user I clearly intend to support the Group representation. So if I cannot make it on time please get in touch and do keep me in the loop and let me know how I can support further,

Alessandra
Lucia Glynn January 20, 2024 at 9:56am

Hi Colin, can't make the open meeting, but please could you let us know how we can make representation to Haringey - I have already responded to the wider Council Tax consultation.
- Colin Marr > Lucia Glynn January 20, 2024 at 10:29am
  
  I think there is more information and possibly a petition in each of the local libraries.
  
  There is a more general and somewhat cumbersome consultation in “Commonplace” – see: https://haringeybudget2024.commonplace.is/
  
  Also, the Lib Dems have started a petition – see: https://www.haringeylibdems.org.uk/news/article/lib-dems-launch-lib...
  
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Annabel Gregory January 19, 2024 at 10:43am

Great, thanks very much, Colin.

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