LIBERAL Democrats in Ryton and Lobley Hill, in Gateshead, have collected over 1000 signatures in two weeks on their petitions calling for the libraries for the two villages to be kept open.
Labour run Gateshead Council want to axe the libraries to save costs. But oppostion Liberal Democrat councillors are fighting to stop the closure decision going ahead.
Lobley Hill petition co-ordinator Susan Craig said, "We have had a great response from the people of Lobley Hill. They clearly want their local library to be kept open."
And in Ryton, Councillor Christine McHatton said, "We are still getting lots of signatures sent to us. Residents are appalled at the thought the library could be closed down."
Campaigners plan to hand in their petitions at the Council meeting on Thursday 23rd February.
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