Letter Gets Backing of local Church
St Katharine's Church council (PCC) gave their back to an open letter to MP Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, yesterday, joining hundreds of local groups, individuals, and celebrities calling on the MP to do more to defend local libraries against unlawful cuts to services.
"In a discussion they voted nem con to sign it and want to see their local Matson library flourish for the good of the whole community" said, Joy Paterson, the PCC secretary with Rector Revd Canon Dr Jeni Parsons adding, "This matters to me and to this very vulnerable community of Matson".
The letter to Ed Vaizey criticise his inaction and calls on the senior politician to act. "Please act Mr Vaizey," it reads, "and show library users across the country that you remain a passionate advocate for our public library service, and have not left your convictions at the door on entering office."
County-wide public consultation snubbed by County Council Cabinet
While the PCC met and discussed this their curate was at the public meeting that councillors Noble and Hawthorne declined to attend. Of the many people in the meeting, hosted by GAVCA and Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries, three were from Matson: County Councillor Steve McHale and residents Kay Powell and Keith Hebden all of whom have been actively involved in the campaign to save Matson Library.
Kay Powell's comments at the meeting showed solidarity with other user groups. Keith Hebden gave a vote of thanks for the work of Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries and called for a united day of action in the new year. Encouraged by the meeting Steve McHale has suggested a new round of public meetings for Matson residents to discuss the future of the library service in our community.
To follow: some helpful advice that came out of the Library meeting and what this might mean for Matson, Robinswood, and Abbeydale. Demelza, from the Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries encouraged local groups to seek their own solutions and work for justice. "we have never wanted to tell people how to run their campaigns," she said, "but we want to support them and work with their support."
Meanwhile Ed Vaizey has yet to respond to what is said to have been a huge embarrassment for the minister and his department.
St Katharine's Church council (PCC) gave their back to an open letter to MP Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, yesterday, joining hundreds of local groups, individuals, and celebrities calling on the MP to do more to defend local libraries against unlawful cuts to services.
"In a discussion they voted nem con to sign it and want to see their local Matson library flourish for the good of the whole community" said, Joy Paterson, the PCC secretary with Rector Revd Canon Dr Jeni Parsons adding, "This matters to me and to this very vulnerable community of Matson".
The letter to Ed Vaizey criticise his inaction and calls on the senior politician to act. "Please act Mr Vaizey," it reads, "and show library users across the country that you remain a passionate advocate for our public library service, and have not left your convictions at the door on entering office."
It is not too late to add your signature and comments to the letter. The closing date is Monday 19th December. Read the letter here then send an email here to add your name or the name of your group/club/place of worship.
County-wide public consultation snubbed by County Council Cabinet
While the PCC met and discussed this their curate was at the public meeting that councillors Noble and Hawthorne declined to attend. Of the many people in the meeting, hosted by GAVCA and Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries, three were from Matson: County Councillor Steve McHale and residents Kay Powell and Keith Hebden all of whom have been actively involved in the campaign to save Matson Library.
Kay Powell's comments at the meeting showed solidarity with other user groups. Keith Hebden gave a vote of thanks for the work of Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries and called for a united day of action in the new year. Encouraged by the meeting Steve McHale has suggested a new round of public meetings for Matson residents to discuss the future of the library service in our community.
To follow: some helpful advice that came out of the Library meeting and what this might mean for Matson, Robinswood, and Abbeydale. Demelza, from the Friends of Gloucestershire Libraries encouraged local groups to seek their own solutions and work for justice. "we have never wanted to tell people how to run their campaigns," she said, "but we want to support them and work with their support."
Meanwhile Ed Vaizey has yet to respond to what is said to have been a huge embarrassment for the minister and his department.
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