Petition · past parliament
Protect public libraries with ring-fenced budgets devolved to local authorities.
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
Since 2010, Government cuts to council budgets have resulted in huge cuts to public services. Public libraries across England have been hit hard with libraries closing, opening hours slashed and qualified librarians being replaced with volunteers . Libraries are not a luxury, they are a necessity.
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Feb 2016
Closed
8 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.