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Croydon to close four libraries after consultation period

Croydon Council said the closures will allow them to increase the opening hours of its nine most visited libraries, according to a paper published on its website today (Tuesday, September 10). The ...
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New Croydon library that stood empty for two years goes up for rent

A brand new library that stood empty for two years has finally gone up for rent as a “prime retail unit” at £60,000 a year. After months of silence from Croydon Council and its property development ...
Telegraph & Argus

Croydon libraries facing closure due to budget cuts

A clutch of Croydon's libraries could be shut down as pressure grows on the council's budget. "DIY libraries", run by community groups, are being considered as a way to keep threatened parts of the ...
The Bookseller

Croydon libraries set to be handed over to private firm

Croydon Council is set to appoint a private company to take over the running of its library service. According to reports in The Croydon Guardian, John Laing Integrated Services is in the lead to be ...
The Northern Echo

Croydon libraries facing closure due to budget cuts

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The Bookseller

Croydon libraries set to be handed over to private firm

Croydon Council is set to appoint a private company to take over the running of its library service. According to reports in The Croydon Guardian, John Laing Integrated Services is in the lead to be ...