Bradford Council have announced their intention to cut the Libraries, Museums and Galleries Service by 65%. This will result in less funding for Community Managed Libraries, unsustainable “hub” libraries with volunteers and a further loss of branch libraries and museums.

These cuts represent a clear threat to the Libraries, Museums and Galleries in the Bradford district – an act of cultural vandalism that cannot be accepted.

We call on Bradford Council to reconsider and rescind these cuts and hold proper meaningful and democratic consultation with all stakeholders on new proposals.

We must ensure that our Libraries, Museums and Galleries are properly funded and protected to enable them to provide the services we need for the people of Bradford district.