Submitted on Monday 27th November 2017
Rejected on Monday 4th December 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Protect Northamptonshire libaries from closure
Under new laws being put forward by Northamptonshire County Council, smaller community libraries will be forced to be community run or, more likely, close. This would mean that vital services would be taken from vulnerable people and communities would lose a valuable resource.
‘Under the plans, 21 libraries could become community-managed while 15 larger venues would remain under direct county council management.
A further option would be to close the county's smaller libraries.
Campaigners say closing libraries could "devastate" communities. However, the council says no decision has been made.
The libraries which could become community-run, or close, include Danesholme, Earls Barton, Wollaston, Abington and St James.’
Source: BBC News
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions about local libraries are the responsibility of your local council.
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