‘We have been clear that we would fight tooth and nail to try to keep these valuable services’
The council yesterday called a halt to the proposals until it has undertaken a wider review of its early years provision
Town Hall calls a halt to any closures until it has held a wider review into early years provision next year
The two centres in north London are earmarked for closure as the council tries to save £1m to balance the books
Families who use Fernbank and Hillside centres say ‘vulnerable children will be impacted’ as cash-strapped council tries to save £1m
Mayor says ‘difficult decision’ was prompted by austerity and flagging demand for places, after Tory councillor labels it a ‘disgrace’
Early years boss says there is ‘no other way’ as council tries to find £1m in savings
