Campaigners create song to save Wirral day centres
Campaigners against the closure of a council-run day centres in Wirral have recorded a song.
Wirral council announces £109m of cuts
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Parkgate fire started deliberately
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Suspected arson attack on Wirral marsh land
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Sadness and anger as Wirral Council announces day centre closure
There have been tears today at the planned closure of a much loved day care centre.
Moreton Day Care in Wirral provides support and respite care for disabled adults.
But it's earmarked for closure as the council looks to save more than 100 million pounds over the next three years.
Council recommends closure of Moreton Day Centre
by Daniel HewittWirral Council are recommending that of the three day centres at risk, Moreton, Heswall and Eastham, Moreton Day Centre should close in order to help save £109m.
The final vote will take place on June 20th. Although the recommendation is that Moreton Day Centre will close, staff jobs at all three sites are at risk.
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Decision day for Wirral day centre closure
Campaigners fighting to save three day care centres on the Wirral will be told which one the council will close.
15,000 people have signed a petition to save sites in Moreton, Heswall and Eastham
Campaigners sing to save Wirral day centres
Campaigners fighting for the future of day centres for adults with disabilities in Wirral are pleading with the council to keep them open.
They have released a music video to try to persuade councillors to reject plans to shut either Moreton, Heswall or Eastham day centre.
Campaigners create song to save Wirral day centres
Campaigners against the closure of a council-run day centres in Wirral have recorded a song.
Read the full storyDecision day for Wirral day-centre closure
Campaigners fighting for the future of day-centres for adults with disabilities in Wirral will plead with the council today to keep them open.
Wirral council is planning to shut either Moreton, Heswall or Eastham day-centre as part of a package of measures aimed to saving almost 40 million pounds.
A final decision is due to be made at a meeting later.
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