“The council has decimated the arts by privatising libraries and selling off the Riesco collection of Chinese pottery,” said Elizabeth Ash, founding member of the Save Croydon Libraries campaign and trustee of Speak Up For Libraries."
http://swlondoner.co.uk/content/10102265-campaigners-fear-future-croydon-libraries-uncertain-after-facilities-outsourced
Great article, highlighting the key issues of hollowing out of library services in Croydon prior to privatisation, the lack of public consultation and the question over Labour's claim that they will rescind any procurement agreement.
ReplyDeleteBut the associations have been muddled somewhat. What this article does do is set the plight of Croydon libraries in the context of cuts to arts and services, services much needed to drive interest and investment in Croydon.
I am sorry to have missed the debate on arts in Croydon tonight, due to a prior engagement, but look forward to hearing further.
Elizabeth Ash