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Bristol City Council’s Consultation – again

Posted on 27th June 2017 by Ben

Bristol City Council are once again running a consultation which includes the future of libraries. This time, we’ve been given three options, and all are bad. The city has been split into Bristol North West, East and South. As far … Continue reading →

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Improvements to outside of library

Posted on 9th October 2016 by Ben

FSML have been working with Tracy Edwards-Brown from the council’s Neighbourhood Partnership team to improve the outside of the library. We met in the spring to discuss ideas and suggestions for improving the tired appearance of the library. Tracy arranged … Continue reading →

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The Opening Hours Consultation is Now Open!

Posted on 12th October 2015 by Ben

The third stage of the library consultation is now open. (I know – I didn’t know there was going to be a third stage either!) The questions this time are very simple. You get to choose between two different opening … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Required for Libraries

Posted on 10th October 2015 by Ben

The council have now started to actively ask for volunteers to help out with libraries. From November 2015, they will be offering volunteering opportunities. You can register your interest at https://www.bristol.gov.uk/libraries-archives/volunteering-at-our-libraries

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Consultation phase 2 – report

Posted on 14th August 2015 by Ben

Phase 2 of Bristol’s libraries consultation finished a little while ago now. The council have now produced a report about it, which you can read here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/leisure-and-culture/future-bristols-libraries-consultation It’s in several parts, and with some lengthy documents, but does include a lot … Continue reading →

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