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Save Birmingham response to 2nd Stage Libraries Consultation

Earlier this month, Birmingham City Council released details of its preferred option for managing the library service across the city.&nb

Audit Reform Lab report on BCC's financial position

Save Birmingham campaign calls for a pause to drastic council cuts so communities have the time they need to take on community assets.

Community Asset Transfer - all you need to know!

Birmingham City Council are now in the process of auditing their assets, with the potential for some to be transferred into community ownership.

FOLOB - Open Letter to BCC

Our colleagues at FOLOB (Friends of the Libraries of Birmingham) have written an open letter to Birmingham City Council in anticipation of the seco

Save Birmingham's response to Birmingham City Council’s libraries consultation

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your consultation on the future of library services in Birmingham.

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New Organising Conference

Over the weekend, we attended the New Organising Conferen

Community assets at risk released

Birmingham City Council (BCC) have released a list of community assets that they are looking to dispose of (see below).

Save Birmingham campaign calls for urgent plan to save Birmingham’s 36 libraries through community ownership

Following the publication of Birmingham’s emergency budget, which is due to be discussed by the City Council Cabinet next week (27 Februa

Take action now to protect your library

Birmingham City Council have announced plans to shut 25 community libraries, leaving just 10 across the city, along with the flagship Lib