Minet Library users gather to oppose Culture 2020 proposal

Local author Leslie-Ann Jones reads from her book on Marc Nolan at Minet Library support meeting
Local author Leslie-Ann Jones reads from her book on Marc Nolan at Minet Library support meeting

Users, supporters and friends of Brixton’s Minet Library on Knatchbull Road gathered last night to oppose Lambeth Council’s proposal to close the library and sell off the land. The closure of Minet Library is just one of many controversial proposals put forward by Lambeth Council in their Culture 2020 proposal. Lambeth residents still have a chance to respond to the proposal, but must submit their response no later than 11pm on Friday 24th April.

Kate Hoey MP and former Vassall ward councillor Kingsley Abrahams speaking to the friends of Minet Library
Kate Hoey MP and former Vassall ward councillor Kingsley Abrahams speaking to the friends of Minet Library

Last night’s meeting was a final push to get people to sign the petition to save Minet Library and to complete an on-line questionnaire, ahead of the council’s consultation deadline.

The meeting included readings from local authors Gabriel Badamosi and Leslie-Ann Jones and was also attended by  Kate Hoey MP and former Vassall ward councillor, Kingsley Abrahams (now standing in Bishops Ward).

If you’re an artist, writer, comedian, film-maker, actor or musician, we want to know what you think about Lambeth’s Culture 2020 proposal – email arts@brixtonblog.com 

 

3 COMMENTS

  1. plus Kate Hoey is not the MP. There is no Parliament. There are no MP’s. Until such time as the new Parliament is formed. Kate Hoey is the Labour candidate for the Vauxhall Constituency.

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