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Council responds to public criticism with 'bright future' plan for Suffolk's libraries
As public opposition grows to its library takeover plans, Suffolk County Council has outlined how it intends to enhance and modernise services if the decision is approved on March 18.
Opposition councillors demand 'urgent talks' in Suffolk library dispute
Councillors have called on Suffolk County Council to reopen negotiations with Suffolk Libraries. A petition against the proposed takeover has passed 18,000 signatures as the council prepares to publish its cabinet paper today.
Suffolk Libraries hits back at council's "inaccurate statements" in takeover row
The charity managing Suffolk's libraries has released data claiming the council used flawed figures to justify ending their 13-year partnership.Suffolk libraries battle intensifies as council lashes out after thousands sign petition against takeover bid
With less than two weeks until a critical vote, thousands have signed a petition challenging Suffolk County Council's plans to reclaim control of the county's library service.
Suffolk County Council aims to take libraries back in-house, Suffolk Libraries vows to fight
Suffolk County Council plans to take control of the county's 45 libraries from 1 June 2025, a decision that Suffolk Libraries calls "a bolt from the blue" and "a staggeringly short-sighted decision."
It's not too late to help shape Ipswich's culture and heritage strategy
Those unable to attend Tuesday's culture and heritage strategy workshop at St Stephen's Church can still contribute their views through an online survey, Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed.
Half of Ipswich residents live within 15-minute walk of a library
Ipswich has emerged as one of the best-connected areas for library access in the East of England, with 48% of residents able to reach a library within a 15-minute walk.
University of Suffolk and museum team up to reveal ancient secrets
X-ray technology at the University of Suffolk is shedding new light on historical artefacts from Ipswich Museum, including a 200,000-year-old mammoth vertebra.
Suffolk County Council launches £500,000 fund to boost local culture
Suffolk County Council has unveiled a new £500,000 Culture Project Fund to support arts and museum projects across the county. The initiative offers grants ranging from £1,500 to £50,000 for various cultural endeavours.
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