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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.
Award-winning authors headline Suffolk's DiscoveReads book festival
Six acclaimed writers, including bestselling H Is for Hawk author Helen Macdonald, will speak at Ipswich's The Hold during a two-day literary event in May.
'We are all devastated' – Suffolk Libraries CEO responds to council takeover decision
Bruce Leeke has expressed his dismay at the decision to return libraries to council control despite "overwhelming opposition" from the community, refuting "much of what the county council is saying."
Suffolk County Council votes to take back control of libraries despite widespread opposition
Suffolk's 45 libraries will return to council management from June 2025, ending 12 years of successful operation by Suffolk Libraries after the underperforming services were divested from council management in 2012.
Suffolk Libraries CEO requests county council 'listen to reason' as takeover decision looms
With over 22,000 petition signatures opposing the plan, the library charity makes its final appeal before today's cabinet meeting.
Suffolk library dispute: Charity says council misrepresenting management costs
Suffolk Libraries claims its back office costs are 21.4% of the total budget—not 33% as claimed by Suffolk County Council, whose CEO urges councillors not to "make a big decision based on flawed figures."
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."
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