Protect Northamptonshire libaries from closure

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

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

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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.

You could raise your issue with a local councillor, who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

You can find out how to petition the council here:

http://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/council-and-democracy/have-your-say/Pages/petitions.aspx

Timeline

27 Nov 2017	Petition opened for signatures
4 Dec 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Dec 2017

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