Save Lambeth Libraries and the Carnegie Library occupation

[bimble]

(it's tomorrow morning)

 

[brixtonblade]

Really good turnout despite the weather

One of the speakers said that council had rejected a funded proposal to keep the libraries open yesterday. Anyone know any more about that?

 

[editor]

Photos:

Photos: large crowds gather in Brixton for Save Our Libraries rally and march

 

[Gramsci]

Really good turnout despite the weather

One of the speakers said that council had rejected a funded proposal to keep the libraries open yesterday. Anyone know any more about that?

From Brixton Buzz piece:

It will be the rejection of the Barnes proposal that will anger most library campaigners in Lambeth. This was the work of Susanna Barnes, the much-respected Head of the Library Service in Lambeth.

Cllr Edbrooke has dismissed this proposal, stating:

“Their assessment found that while the Staff and Community Mutual proposal contained some good proposals for service improvements, there was not a business plan in place that could deliver the significant savings required by 1 April 2016.”

Greenwich Leisure Ltd has yet to publish a business plan for the book-ish gyms that will continue at Carnegie and the Mine

 

[Gramsci]

Good turnout. The weather was ok for the march. Someone up there supports the library campaign.

 

[Gramsci]

Few colourful banners:

 

[editor]

Meeting this Thursday Don’t Steal Our Libraries: Public Meeting at Brixton Tate Library, Thursday 10th March

 

[Winot]

Powerful attack on the library plan:

Carnegie Library – the issues - Brixton Blog

I hadn't appreciated that the library is going to be unstaffed. That seems a bigger issue to me than the gym idea.

 

[editor]

Candlelight vigil tomorrow. Anyone going?

Friends of Carnegie Library to hold candlelight vigil on evening of library closure, 31st March

 

[brixtonblade]

Candlelight vigil tomorrow. Anyone going?

Friends of Carnegie Library to hold candlelight vigil on evening of library closure, 31st March

Going to try but depends if a fluey child recovers.

Makes me so angry - such a daft idea.

 

[CH1]

For the record - Libraries campaigner Cathy got a brief spot on the local news yesterday (1m18s in: BBC London News, 30/03/2016)
The occasion was a Sadiq Khan mayoral campaign meeting at "Brixton Base" - the community centre in Talma Road.

 

[editor]

Great turn out. Cops have just been called.

Photos here -

In photos – Carnegie Library Occupation, Thurs 31st March 2016

 

[ViolentPanda]

Great turn out. Cops have just been called.

Photos here -

In photos – Carnegie Library Occupation, Thurs 31st March 2016

Who called the OB?

 

[editor]

Who called the OB?

No idea as I'd left, but it's not surprising given that the place was supposed to have officially closed at 6pm.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

They're holding the fort!

 

[editor]

Look at this beautiful set of photos of library users:

More here:

Exclusive stunning photo portraits – Carnegie Library users explain why they love the library

 

[Gramsci]

Who called the OB?

Coincidently I was at Brixton Neighbourhood Forum meeting tonight. Brixton high up cop turned up to speak. Interesting discussion about policing.

Said that it was the Council that called the police over the Carnegie occupation.

We were discussing the difference between straightforward policing ( theft etc) and keeping "public order". This was live example of the situation that police find themselves. A political dispute rather than a criminal one.

I did say to him with what is happening in London ( increasing divide between rich and poor , the Tory cuts hitting the less well off bigtime) that social conflict is liable to increase.

 

[editor]

As of 2.51am, the library was still occupied by around 80 campaigners.

Much respect due.

 

[ohmyliver]

Look at this beautiful set of photos of library users:

Exclusive stunning photo portraits – Carnegie Library users explain why they love the library

Blimey! My brother is the photographer. I'm glad he's getting involved.

 

[andrewdroid]

more from last night Carnegie Library

 

[editor]

Blimey! My brother is the photographer. I'm glad he's getting involved.

Oh really?! He was a really nice chap and he's a brilliant photographer.

 

[ohmyliver]

Yup, I've known him all his life (he's 12 years younger than me), I'd mostly agree with you.

 

[editor]

Occupation continues:
Occupation of Lambeth’s Carnegie Library continues into second day

 

[Fingers]

 

[Fingers]

editor Could you give the above a retweet from Buzz please. Ta

 

[ohmyliver]

Do they need things like food?

 

[Fingers]

Do they need things like food?

Yes food and drinks would be most appreciated.

 

[Greebo]

Do they need things like food?

Good question.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

They put a request on twitter for soap, toothpaste, etc. @Defendtheten seems to be the main account.

 

[Lizzy Mac]

Tonnes of people outside just now, fair brought a tear to my eye.