Nursery World - Conservative councillors say cuts to children's services are causing harm

A new poll reveals widespread fears among Conservative councillors about the impact of cuts to children's services.

The survey found that Conservative councillors are concerned their councils will become unsustainable

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Two-thirds agreed that central government funding cuts had made it harder for their council to fulfil statutory duties to children and young people like child protection and supporting children in care.

Around six-in-ten councillors said Police, health services and schools had been put under extra pressure by reduced spending on children’s services.

More than half thought spending on children’s centres would be reduced.

Mark Russell, chief executive of The Children’s Society, said, ‘These findings must act as a real wake-up call for the Government and show that ministers need not just take our word for it that these funding cuts are having a devastating impact upon vulnerable children.

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