Save our tiptree library

20/08/2026

Many children joined the protests that kept all of Essex's libraries open back in 2018-19, they played a vital role in the campaign. And for so many of them, libraries will have then played a vital role in providing resources and a place to study. Then year four students will now be year 11, and our thoughts are with all those receiving their GCSE results today.

11/08/2026

A big thanks to all who attended our online organising meeting last night. If you couldn't make it but wish to get involved in SOLE, please message us on here or email [email protected] Thanks!

10/08/2026

This is tonight and open to all

A reminder that our OPEN ONLINE ORGANISING MEETING is TOMORROW EVENING, 7.30pm.

We will be discussing the next steps for our campaign, and other campaigning matters. All supporters are welcome.

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13/07/2026

Please sign and share our petition against political interference in our public libraries.

Did you hear that Essex's Reform council have banned libraries from "promoting" LGBTQ+ events and materials? It's outrageous! Sign the petition now to make them scrap this hate-filled decision!

10/06/2026

TONIGHT. All welcome.

All campaign supporters are welcome to join the SOLE OPEN ONLINE ORGANISING MEETING next Wednesday evening from half seven. We will be discussing the ban on promoting Pride, Black History Month, and others, within Essex libraries, along with other campaign matters. Please remember SOLE is a strictly non-party political campaign

Join meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82707330835?pwd=oaaUnypVKnFk2zMZk9JrENQPWFGD8o.1

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Meeting ID: 827 0733 0835
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10/06/2026

LIBRARIES FOR ALL - PETITION LAUNCH! SIGN HERE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4zajccuk

"We the undersigned believe Essex Libraries are for all and so oppose the recent ban on Essex Libraries promoting Pride, Black History Month, and other themes/events."

10/06/2026

Support for the campaign is coming from across the political spectrum.

'Ross Playle, who represents Witham Town for the Conservatives on Essex County Council, said he was "perplexed" by the decision.

"I don't think this is helping anyone when we're restricting what people can see or read in their libraries, and what is deemed suitable by the administration," Playle added.

"That's incredibly dangerous and I would say it's also quite Orwellian."

Playle asked: "What are they trying to achieve here? Saying it's OK to be gay but just don't advertise it?"'

All supporters are welcome to join our online organising meeting tomorrow evening (,full details here https://www.facebook.com/share/1FpoFbLjJ2/).

Join SOLE at Essex Pride (full details here https://www.facebook.com/share/1BEZgosK2F/)

06/06/2026

All campaign supporters are welcome to join the SOLE OPEN ONLINE ORGANISING MEETING next Wednesday evening from half seven. We will be discussing the ban on promoting Pride, Black History Month, and others, within Essex libraries, along with other campaign matters. Please remember SOLE is a strictly non-party political campaign

Join meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82707330835?pwd=oaaUnypVKnFk2zMZk9JrENQPWFGD8o.1

Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/82707330835

Meeting ID: 827 0733 0835
Passcode: 330138

21/05/2026

Libraries will now come under the Residents and Community Services portfolio, headed up by cabinet member Councillor Chris Hossack. His email is [email protected]

For the full list of appointments, which will be confirmed at the first Full Meeting of the new council on the 28th of this month, go to https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/2026/new-essex-county-council-cabinet-announced

15/05/2026

Congratulations everyone!

'It shows that as ordinary people we are strong when we come together and fight back'