Gateshead Council has acknowledged that centre closures are being considered and at least 47 jobs could be under threat as part of efforts to cut 54 per cent of its Sure Start budget. Information and guidance for parents, support for childcare providers and play services for children with additional needs may also be reduced.
The Save Gateshead Sure Start campaign has set up petitions online and at local nurseries and schools, and has secured permission from Sure Start centres for petitions to be distributed on their premises.
Local companies have volunteered their support, including a Gateshead taxi firm which has agreed to distribute cards with a link to the campaign website to all its customers.
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