This, from DCMS - August 2012 may be helpful, viz: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9r-dNr4kPL0NWp6NmVBODdtOGM/edit?pli=1 as may this, from Conservative Home - also August 2012 viz: http://conservativehome.blogs.com/localgovernment/2012/08/conservative-councils-are-opening-new-libraries.html#IDComment429177705 However, you will find that when "new" or "opened" is stated, this often refers to existing libraries being refurbished (not "new" at all) - so that tends to muddy the waters somewhat. The most reliable analysis undertaken (using the above data) can be found here: http://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/about-public-libraries-news/new-and-refurbished-libraries-by-authority Frances Hendrix Martin House Farm, Hilltop Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley, Lancs, PR6 7QR Tel: 01257 274 833. Mobile: 0777 55 888 03