The scheme is part of a drive to encourage a circular economy, so people re-use things or pass them on
People will be able to drop off toys and games at public libraries in the new year
All seven public libraries have coats available to people in need of an extra layer
Two unions are balloting members over possible strike action
Town Hall culture boss says restructure is ‘not in any way different to what works in other inner London boroughs’
Hackney Council says it needs to save £250k to keep all local libraries open
Town Hall proposals, which it hopes will save £300,000, could lead to 19 jobs being scrapped
Town Hall is already consulting with unions over proposals that could affect 99 roles
Sue Comitti awarded British Empire Medal – just months after celebrating 50 years of public service
Town Hall launches consultation with the aim of putting libraries ‘at the heart of community life’
Cabinet member also states he wants tutoring service to be set up through libraries and would be against nude swimming at lido – despite ‘place for everyone’ slogan
But head of free market thinktank says he is sceptical about the idea taxpayer-funded authorities should buy goods on public’s behalf
