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Save Our Libraries Essex says council’s partial funding reversal still falls short of restoring library budgets and opposes new fees.
Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) criticizes Essex County Council’s reversal on proposed £100,000 library funding cuts, calling the promised £120,000 for youth programs insufficient and misleading, as it does not offset the overall book budget reduction and may represent fund shifting.
The group opposes a new adult reservation fee, warning it could deter usage during the cost of living crisis and trigger declining use leading to further cuts.
While acknowledging public protests and engagement influenced the change, SOLE insists the reversal falls short and continues demanding full restoration of the book fund and removal of fees, advocating for free, accessible libraries for all.
Save Our Libraries Essex dice que la reversión parcial del financiamiento del consejo aún no restablece los presupuestos de las bibliotecas y se opone a las nuevas tarifas.