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NEW CHILDREN'S CENTRE PROPOSAL FOR GREASBY AGREED BY WIRRAL CABINET Wirral Council's Cabinet approved proposals for a new Children's Centre as an extension to the Greasby Library building, at its meeting on 5th November. Liberal Democrat ward councillors in Greasby, Frankby and Irby have welcomed the proposals. Wirral West Parliamentary Candidate, Cllr Peter Reisdorf said, “This is a much welcomed £250,000 investment for facilities in Greasby.” The funding for the scheme will come from the Government's Sure Start Children‘s Centre capital funding. Children's Centres can offer help with childcare, finding a job or a training course, health information, support, parenting advice or can simply be a place to meet other parents in the area. Councillor Gill Gardiner said, “I think this is a much needed facility in Greasby; Children's Centres are available to all families with children aged under five and offer advice and help on a range of health, family support, work and child care services. This is the best place for it next to the library, community centre and medical centre, to facilitate close working between these services. The central location will be easily accessible by foot, car and public transport and is convenient for users of the nearby facilities. It is also reassuring to see energy saving measures and sustainable materials will be used to ensure the development has minimal impact on the environment.” Councillor Jean Quinn said, “This is great news for the area and the proposals for the Children's Centre include a much needed meeting room which will be able to be shared by library users.” Note: The scheme is subject to obtaining planning permission and other statutory approvals. To read the report to cabinet click here
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