Monday 20 April 2024 For immediate release Havering Council must rethink its proposed library closures, says UNISON. Four public libraries in Havering are at risk of closure, as the council seeks to address its £32.5m budget shortfall, warns UNISON today (Monday). UNISON says the libraries under threat are crucial lifelines for many residents, as they […]
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