Fund set up to aid libraries fight

Campaigners trying to save Lincolnshire’s libraries from closure have launched a fundraising appeal to help cover High Court costs.

Save Lincolnshire Libraries needs £7,500 to fight for libraries in the High Court.

The appeal has been started by campaigners to help Lincoln resident Simon Draper in his challenge of Lincolnshire County Council’s proposal to cut the library service by £2million.

The challenge will take place with a judicial review in the High Court in London on July 8 and 9.

Although Mr Draper is eligible for full legal aid, there is an expectation by the Legal Aid Agency that some funds are raised as part of an overall contribution to the costs of running the case.

Therefore a fund has been established to meet the potential contribution of upwards of £7,500.

Any excess money raised will be donated to organisations supporting reading, books or public libraries.

The fund has just received a £1,000 boost thanks to The Library Campaign.

Mr Draper said: “To be given such a large sum by this highly respected national charity is just brilliant, a real boost for us and all 23,000 Lincolnshire people who signed petitions against the council’s plan.”

To donate or find out more visit http://savelincslibraries.org.uk/donate