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Petition to save Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall
National World - LocalTV
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06/01/2025
A petition to save Abbey House Museum from closure has passed 3,700 signatures.
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A petition to save Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall from closure has passed 3,700 signatures.
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Leeds local Stuart Long launched the online petition on the 17th of December, following
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Leeds City Council's proposal to close the venue.
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The Council launched a consultation on the closure last month in response to unprecedented
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financial challenges.
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Mr Long said he had been deeply affected by the potential closure and cannot stand by
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while Leeds City Council plans to close a piece of our city's rich history.
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He added that the museum is not just a building but a historical landmark and valuable resource
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to the people of Leeds.
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Job losses, service cuts and a council tax rise of almost 5% are also being considered
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by the authority, with £106.4 million worth of savings needed to avoid bankruptcy.
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The Abbey House Museum closure could save the Council £160,000.
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The consultation on the closure of Abbey House runs until the 23rd of January.
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