White Horse Children’s Centre will stay open

THE White Horse Children’s Centre in Westbury will not be affected by Wiltshire Council’s cut to children’s centres.

Following a public consultation, Wiltshire Council  has approved the closure of 13 of its 30 children’s centres across the county.

Fortunately, Westbury’s centre on Eden Vale Road will remain as a children’s centre building.

In June 2016, the contracts for children’s centres finish but before re-tendering the contracts, the council looked at how to ensure the money spent on children’s services would have the greatest impact on children’s development.

Laura Mayes, cabinet member for children’s centre services said, “I’m grateful to all the people who have taken time to be part of this consultation. These are not easy decisions to make but our focus has to always be on ensuring we provide the best early years support possible for children with the funding we have.

“I believe these latest proposals, shaped with feedback from the communities, will mean we can continue to invest in our key staff and provide that vital support to ensure the money spent has the greatest positive impact on young children’s development.”