Norfolk County Council has ended Pride displays and events in libraries under a new policy on political neutrality.
Pride displays and events have been removed from Norfolk's libraries following a decision by Norfolk County Council's new Reform UK administration.
The council says the move forms part of a wider policy aimed at ensuring publicly funded buildings remain politically neutral. Under the new approach, library display space will focus on reading, learning and council services rather than campaigns or awareness events. The authority says the policy is not directed solely at Pride and applies to all similar displays.
The decision has been criticised by Norwich Labour MP Ben Goldsborough, who described the move as "shameful" and warned it risks reducing the visibility of LGBTQ+ people in the community. Campaigners have also expressed concern that removing Pride displays sends the wrong message, particularly during a time when libraries are seen as important inclusive community spaces.
Norfolk County Council has stressed that no LGBTQ+ books have been removed from library shelves and that customers can continue to borrow the same range of titles as before. The council says the change is about maintaining neutrality in public buildings rather than restricting access to books or information.

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