More than 630 people have signed the petition calling on Hounslow council to rethink plans to close four of the borough’s 18 children’s centres to achieve £1.76m of savings.
They argue that closing Norwood Green, Chiswick, Syon and Feltham Hill Children’s Centres, would negatively impact on the ‘lifestyles’ of children who use the settings and their futures.
One parent signatory said, ‘My children used these centres. I think it is disgusting that the council are thinking of shutting them down.’
Another commented, ‘The services offered at these centres is invaluable to my family.’
However, Hounslow Council, which is currently consulting on the plans, claims that the centres are either in unsuitable buildings, not in areas of high need, or where there is a shortage of free places.
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