Birmingham Loves Libraries
@BrumLibraries
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Uniting campaigns across Birmingham for a publicly owned and professionally staffed community library service. Keep our libraries open!
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Joined May 2024
Calling all Brum library-loving crafters!🪡. Cabinet is due to make a decision about our libraries on Jan 21st. Before then, we want to create some crafted treasures that will remind them of the solace, care & knowledge libraries offer us all.🙏Let us know if you'd like to help❤️
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RT @JamesBcfcCross: From Jan 24 - Sep 24, the 6 Gov appointed commissioners were paid £803k in salary and expenses. All paid for by the Bir….
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RT @ElleTurner78: @Ms_SThompson keep all Birmingham's Libraries open! That is the very best tribute @BrumLabour could pay to Benjamin Zepha….
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RT @martinibrooks: Appalling to visit Harborne Day Centre today and see the place being stripped out by @BhamCityCouncil while highly vulne….
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RT @JamesBcfcCross: Harborne Day Centre carers meeting earlier today. It’s disgraceful what’s going on whilst all the citizens are still th….
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RT @dgbailey: Brilliant piece by @MarkGoughITV @ITVCentral tonight on @BhamCityCouncil’s overpayments into the West Mids Pension Fund. @joh….
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RT @dgbailey: Gove-appointed Max 🪓Caller literally used the Powers of the Secretary of State even to stop @BhamCityCouncil’s own powers of….
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RT @BeckyD123: Ahead of the decision on cuts to Birmingham’s libraries, my story for The Literacy Trust highlights how vital they are: http….
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RT @FOLIOsutcol: @BrumLibraries has provided a commentary on the current library proposals which has been sent to the members of the @BhamC….
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Briefing and slide deck for Neighbourhoods Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
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RT @FOLIOsutcol: If you’re able to get along to this public meeting about Birmingham’s libraries on Thursday 4.30-6, please do!.
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RT @StephenBrown4TU: Demo against swinging Birmingham City Council cuts on 28th January midday outside the council house. It may be 2025 bu….
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One of the treasures Brum library lovers have made to present to a @BhamCityCouncil Cabinet Member ahead of their crucial vote on the future of our libraries this month. The treasure can be kept or gifted to a library or library staff. @Craftivists.
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PUBLIC MEETING .Let’s talk about libraries .Thursday 16th January, 4.30-6pm . At The Old Print Works .Moseley Road .Balsall Heath Birmingham B12 9AH
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RT @SOLE_Essex: "Some 175 years after the Public Libraries Act, libraries remain critical for promoting literacy, particularly among those….
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Letter: Dr Anthony Isaacs says the library sector, like the NHS, stands as a marker of a society that prioritises the needs of all
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RT @martinibrooks: Hi @PreetKGillMP, any chance of pressing @BhamCityCouncil for a response to your letter? These are important questions w….
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RT @dgbailey: @martinibrooks @PreetKGillMP @BhamCityCouncil @BrumLabour I’d strongly encourage @PreetKGillMP to stand up to her govt, pause….
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We do not feel that Birmingham City Council has understood our concerns. We do not feel that they have tried to protect the most vulnerable. We once again call for the cuts to stop. This city does not need another austerity budget.
Political Reporter @LewisJWarner reports on libraries and community centres set to close in Birmingham after the council has announced cuts in their funding. Watch the full report on @ITVX: .
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RT @JenniferRichar7: I am so excited to be hosting this online event, with @clarealees as chair interviewing @EFernie and colleagues repres….
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RT @for_birmingham: Has your councillor spent their £40k (each) on improving local streets?. We've launched a councillor survey to find out….
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RT @OldStationSt: Maybe its because I'm away from Birmingham for Christmas so can look in with a bit of distance. But I don't think i've….
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