{"id":8153,"date":"2023-02-20T11:01:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/?p=8153"},"modified":"2023-02-20T11:01:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T11:01:32","slug":"people-say-no-to-library-cuts-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/people-say-no-to-library-cuts-in-cardiff\/","title":{"rendered":"People say &#8220;No to Library Cuts&#8221; in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cardiff Council&#8217;s proposal to cut library opening hours and bring in more volunteers gets strong public disapproval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>In its budget consultation, Cardiff Council proposed to cut down the opening hours of libraries and hubs across the city. It also proposed to close them for an additional day a week and bring in more volunteers in place of library staff. The Council says there is a need to save \u00a323.5m in the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Campaigners, authors, and other groups have resisted the proposal through petitions and protests, including the Creative Mass Protest against Cardiff Council scheduled for February 18th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam Johannes, Cardiff People&#8217;s Assembly member, says, &#8220;Libraries are one of the city&#8217;s most popular and loved public services.&#8221;  He hopes for a reversal in the decision with &#8220;people power&#8221; and for the Council to fight back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-1024x952.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8154\" width=\"750\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-1024x952.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-770x716.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-293x273.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-1024x952.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8154\" width=\"750\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-1024x952.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-770x716.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/adam-min-min-293x273.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adam Johannes from Cardiff People&#8217;s Assembly <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saoirse Anton, campaigner, writer and producer, says, &#8220;Volunteers in place of the trained library staff will take away a professional service.&#8221; She fears the closing of libraries because of the loss of quality services and help to people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/camapigner-min-min-1.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saoirse Anton, Campaigner <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Labour Councillor Peter Huw Jenkins also opposes the proposed plan. He says as a member of the economy and culture scrutiny committee, he would not shy away from taking the public consideration and questions that probe into the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8156\" width=\"741\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8156\" width=\"741\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Peter-min-min.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cllr Peter Huw Jenkins, Labour Councillor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Council is considering the public consultation, Councillor Lynda Thorne, Cabinet Member for Housing &amp; Communities, told Cardiff News Plus that the results showed little support from the public. The maximum support was received for closing one day a week, which accounted for just 37%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Cllr Thorne also added that the consultation was not about reducing the services but reducing the availability of services. Budgetary constraints have made it necessary for  &#8220;unpalatable decisions,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Lynda-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Lynda-min-min-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Lynda-min-min-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Lynda-min-min-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cardiffnewsplus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Lynda-min-min-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, 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