Newham Libraries are facing a proposed 50% budget cut by the local council, threatening closures, staff layoffs, and reduced services.
Libraries in Newham serve as an essential lifeline - offering IT classes, health outreach, internet access, children’s programs, fitness sessions, safe warm spaces, support for vulnerable groups, and much more.
With 45% of local children living in poverty and many residents lacking internet access, these libraries are vital for fighting isolation, providing community support, and easing pressure on social services.
This campaign urges residents to sign a petition calling on the Mayor and councillors to reverse the cuts, guarantee no library closures, and protect library jobs, highlighting the critical role libraries play in the borough’s wellbeing.
