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175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital
LIBRARIES

175 years after their creation, public libraries are still vital

By Isobel Hunter | 09 October 2025

This year marks 175 years of the Public Libraries Act. Isobel Hunter says that while we celebrate the libraries of the past we must work together to secure their future.

LOCAL ECONOMIES

Supporting community entrepreneurs

By Loretta Awuah | 17 September 2025

Loretta Awuah outlines the positive impact GLL’s Business Support Service has been having on loca...

LIBRARIES

Using the power of conversation to improve people's lives

By Mark McCree | 27 August 2025

Oxfordshire CC's participation in the national Making Every Contact Count initiative has transfo...

LIBRARIES

How co-operatives help build a better world

By Peter Bundey | 05 June 2025

As the UK gears up for Co-op Fortnight (23 June to 6 July), GLL’s CEO Peter Bundey welcomes the m...

LEISURE

GLL: Supporting a new generation of literary talent

By Rebecca Gediking | 10 April 2025

Rebecca Gediking explains how GLL's Literary Foundation is helping to inspire the authors of the ...

LEISURE

Putting our customers first

By Joseph Rham | 10 December 2024

GLL has achieved some remarkable results through a customer-focused approach based on understandi...

CULTURE

The golden thread linking local priorities

By Louis Coiffant-Gunn | 13 November 2024

Louis Coiffait-Gunn says libraries have evolved to meet the needs of their communities, and the s...

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Newham London Borough Council

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Essex County Council

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council