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Story summary
- Essex County Council proposed a £1.15 charge for adult library cardholders to reserve items.
- Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE) opposes the charge and has collected over 1,000 signatures for a petition.
- SOLE plans to present the petition to Essex County Council after May 7 elections.
- The council argues the charge covers administrative costs and is common in UK libraries.
- The charge will not apply to children's books or digital items.
