Freedom of information response

Removal of Books From Libraries

Publication date: 
Thursday 13 June 2024
Request: 

Please may you provide me with the following regarding public libraries owned and managed by the council:

1. Have any books been removed from any public library in your council due to the nature of the book?

2. If so, please provide the number of books removed, the reason for their removal and the titles of the books.

3. Please provide any correspondence internally and with anyone outside the council (including libraries, councillors, the public etc.) making reference to or discussing the potential/actual removal of books from public libraries.

Response: 

Thurrock Council has never had to remove any items due to their nature.

Request reference:
FOI 13903