THE BOOKSELLER : 25th July CILIP to debate 'no confidence' motion in Vaizey https://www.thebookseller.com/news/cilip-debate-no-confidence-motion-vaizey.html Communitiesagainstthecuts.com : 25th July Library campaigners slam business influence on arrangements to run Library of Birmingham Library campaigners have criticised the unrepresentative composition of the proposed Strategic Management Board of the Library of Birmingham. http://communitiesagainstthecuts.com/2013/07/25/library-campaigners-slam-business-influence-on-arrangements-to-run-library-of-birmingham/ THE BOOKSELLER : 25th July Luton set for library closures Five of the area's eight libraries, as well as its mobile service, are being considered for either closure, relocation or downsizing. At least two are expecting to be closed. https://www.thebookseller.com/news/luton-set-library-closures.html Luton Today : 25th July Libraries face axe in council's saving schemes more detail http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/education/libraries-face-axe-in-council-s-saving-schemes-1-5318846 Stamford Mercury : 25th July Library campaigners secure meeting in the Deepings http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/library-campaigners-secure-meeting-in-the-deepings-1-5322916 This Is Lincolnshire : 25th July Residents "not given enough time" to ask questions at library consultation Councillor Worth was asked whether libraries would re-open in the result of an economic boom in the future. Councillor Worth said: "Not if our group (Conservative) is in control of the council - but it is a democracy." http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Residents-given-time-ask-questions-library/story-19568153-detail/story.html#axzz2a4h72Ins Louth Leader : 25th July Fury over library consultation not taking place in Mablethorpe or Sutton on Sea but instead in Louth where services are not at risk http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/fury-over-library-consultation-not-taking-place-in-mablethorpe-or-sutton-on-sea-but-instead-in-louth-where-services-are-not-at-risk-1-5317078 Independent Catholic News : 25th July Christian bookshops get major boost from charity book scheme A charity that helps churches give good Christian books to libraries in their community is now working through Christian bookshops, giving them a much-needed boost. http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=23012 Frances Hendrix Martin House Farm, Hilltop Lane, Whittle le Woods, Chorley, Lancs, PR6 7QR Tel: 01257 274 833. Mobile: 0777 55 888 03