A depressing read for someone who thinks libraries and other public goods, help strengthen communities. We'll publish a @whatworksgrowth.bsky.socialwww.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services

Deprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds

Our low expenditure lifestyles are so enriched by our libraries here in Edinburgh. Hours of free reading every day and services unscathed over the years. However, the budget cuts in Scotland of 500 million just announced will surely have an impact.

Terribly sad…