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Cherishing the value of public libraries
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Cherishing the value of public libraries

By Ivan Wadeson | 03 August 2026

Ivan Wadeson reflects on the importance of championing and cherishing libraries and what the new government leadership might mean for these crucial community hubs

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The National Year of Reading: Creating New Pathways into Reading

By Rebecca Gediking | 13 July 2026

During the National Year of Reading, Rebecca Gediking, Library Services Director, GLL, explains h...

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Turning the page on prison libraries

By Emma-Louise McLellan | 24 June 2026

Emma-Louise McLellan looks at the important – and often life-changing – work GLL has helped facil...

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Libraries as a strategic delivery partner for local government

By Rebecca Gediking | 30 April 2026

Rebecca Gediking looks at how GLL is helping councils deliver more with existing services.

HEALTH

Why more areas should become Boroughs of Sport

By Cllr Ross Garrod | 27 March 2026

Merton is on a mission to become London’s first Borough of Sport, says Ross Garrod. He sets out f...

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Counting the measurable impact of libraries

By James Pearson | 20 November 2025

James Pearson explains how the South East regional network of Libraries Connected used Treasury-a...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Law and Governance

up to £140,445 per annum

Leading with integrity. Governing with confidence. Delivering for Islington. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council

Chief Executive

c.£235,000

In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job

West Surrey Council

Business Manager – Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership (KSCP)

£54,703 - £60,044

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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