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What’s happening now?

Posted on 9th August 2015 by Ben

We’ve had some interesting developments lately. On the 21st July 2015, there was a full council meeting to discuss Bristol’s libraries, and the potential closures. Cllr Tim Leaman was going to hand over a petition (separate to the one that Stephen Finch … Continue reading →

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Official reply to Ella Davies’ statement to council

Posted on 9th August 2015 by Ben

Prior to the 21st July 2015 full council meeting (where libraries were due to be discussed at length), Ella Davies of Friends of Sea Mills Library submitted a statement to the council, which she would then read. As it happened, … Continue reading →

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The Mayor visits Sea Mills Library

Posted on 2nd July 2015 by Ben

Despite us previously being told that the Mayor George Ferguson wouldn’t visit any libraries personally, we did get him to visit our library on 25 June. All the photos from this are on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.909293135800420.1073741830.884373334959067&type=3 We’ve received notes … Continue reading →

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The council’s consultation has now ended

Posted on 2nd July 2015 by Ben

The council’s consultation (stage 2) has now ended. It was asking how residents felt regarding the library accessed groupings, and whether or not they would be happy with certain conditions (like shorter opening hours, or swipe card access). So what now? … Continue reading →

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Stephen’s petition in the Post

Posted on 24th June 2015 by Ben

The youngest member of Friends of Sea Mills Library – Stephen Finch – has been running a petition to save the library for some time now. It (and Stephen) have now been featured in the Bristol Post: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Stephen-aged-8-collects-450-names-petition-save/story-26749547-detail/story.html . Well done Stephen!

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