Residents and campaigners across England, led by figures such as Danny Beales, Gareth Thomas MP, and Virendra Sharma MP, are rallying against local council decisions, predominantly by Conservative councils, to close vital community assets such as libraries and post offices, amid significant budget cuts. In Uxbridge, the decision to close the main high street library has sparked outrage, with thousands speaking up against the move. Similar protests are occurring in Birmingham, where campaigners, reported by ITVCentral and Birmingham Live, are pleading with councillors to reconsider plans to close twenty-five libraries due to a £300m funding gap. Additionally, a rally to save the Southall Post Office from closure highlighted the community's dependence on such facilities. These closures are part of a broader issue of local councils across the country facing insolvency due to an 18.9% reduction in spending power since 2010, attributed to Conservative Party policies, as noted by Jon Trickett MP. The situation has led to calls for an urgent review of these decisions and has been criticized by the government's own levelling-up adviser.
Financial turmoil inside City Council as it prepares to unveil budget https://t.co/ZBVsxTMuGy
Campaigners plead with councillors to rethink plans to close twenty-five Birmingham libraries https://t.co/l99x0cBOsd
Birmingham councillors 'forced' to sign off worst ever budget 'should rethink' https://t.co/ZBVsxTMuGy
This morning I was delighted to stand and march alongside @CWUnews colleagues and supporters @BassamMahfouz to save Southall Crown Post Office. The community is clear that we need this post office and it should not be closed @PostOffice Next up a delivery for Nick Read https://t.co/mCMFNxMVGo
Austerity blamed for countrywide local government funding crisis – according to Tories’ own “levelling-up”adviser https://t.co/iTnT8Wr69z
At the consultation meeting against closure of Broad Green library, which is not just a place for books but for community groups for training programs and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Let's fight to keep it open. #SaveBroadGreenLibrary #Croydon #LibraryClosure. https://t.co/Of8lvkWhhD
When the Tory’s chief levelling up advisor makes the obvious point about the decimation of local councils you really know the Government’s levelling up illusion has run out of road https://t.co/J3pSdGqwzT
🗣️ “The Post Office is vital for many members of the community” What do you think? ✊🏾 Let’s show OneStop we want to keep vital Post Office services. 📝 Sign my petition below: https://t.co/PLaPsfyo63
Our campaign to save @Clapham Post Office is still going strong this morning! Thanks to the hundreds of people that signed our letter to CEO Nick Read 🌹💪 @CWUnews @LambethLabour https://t.co/fMRNnb2p6O
Join us today at 10:30am at Southall’s Post Office for the rally to save the Post Office from closure! Come and show your support for this vital community asset. https://t.co/CFdxgX4nwr
The cuts are coming… I’m in Birmingham ahead of the council’s budget proposal being revealed. Details at 6pm @itvcentral https://t.co/KsSq9L8I3H https://t.co/Ss5ffI0Bo8
Campaigners plead with councillors to rethink plans to close twenty-five Birmingham libraries | By @LewisJWarner https://t.co/l99x0cBOsd
One day left until the rally to Save Southall Post Office! Join us tomorrow 10:30am at Southall Post Office and show you support! Southall needs this Post Office- it's a vital asset for so many residents, businesses, and community groups. https://t.co/DpgP7Uo1uL
Local authorities are on the brink of insolvency. Why? Because the Conservative Party cut English council’s spending power by 18.9% since 2010. https://t.co/QRiqpZv4lK
Across the country, local councils are on the brink of insolvency. Why? Because the Conservative Party cut councils spending power in England by 18.9% since 2010. https://t.co/QRiqpZv4lK
ICYMI - a protest was held outside Birmingham City Council's HQ this week over expected cuts to youth services BCC is preparing to set out how it will plug a £300m funding gap in its budget - services for children/young people are expected to be slashed https://t.co/EdO5dPyudY
A Conservative Council closing the main library In Hillingdon - shame on them. Well done @DannyBeales for leading the campaign to save it…. https://t.co/Nw8hiq5VHj
Devastating news yesterday for Uxbridge residents as the Conservative council rubber stamps plans to close the main high street library. Thousands spoke up for our library - thank you! I’ve written to the Minister asking her to use her powers to call an urgent review 📚 https://t.co/Mr08iaSEGO