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First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Many libraries offer free internet access - book internet access at your local council library
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This guidance is intended to help councils in England and others in considering library service provision as a statutory service.
In December 2009, DCMS commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake a survey of 5000 adults in England on public library usage. This work contributed…
This good practice guide, produced by the Libraries Taskforce, (with contributions from community managed libraries) is for people who are running, or considering establishing community libraries.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums for disadvantaged areas.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Under section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 local authorities may make byelaws regulating the use of library facilities run by each authority under the Act.
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