Decision details

That the strategy for alternative future usage of those Centres which have been determined for closure be approved.

In considering the future options for the use of the 12 Children and Family Centres identified for closure, consideration was given to all expressions of interest received during the formal consultation which appeared to meet the criteria to prevent clawback of the capital invested. The key requirement from the perspective of the Local Authority in relation to the future use of these sites has been whether the proposed use meets the general purpose of the original capital grant to provide ‘early childhood services’ to support children aged 0-5 years and their parents or carers, and to prevent capital clawback by the Department for Education.