Ealing Council's Family Hub Plan Faces Legal Challenge
Update: 2026-01-01
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Ealing Council in West London faces backlash for closing ten childrens centres due to budget pressures, despite leader Councillor Peter Masons assertion that this aligns with the national governments push for family hubs. Mason argues that the centres werent reaching enough children in need, particularly those in care, and that shifting to outreach services will make support more accessible. The council blames years of austerity, with a loss of £140 million in real terms over the last sixteen years, and plans to repurpose buildings for better community-based help in places like libraries and playgrounds. Parents and campaigners worry that this move scraps vital safe spaces and clashes with the governments July announcement for family hubs starting in April 2026. Legal action is now underway, with a judicial review brought by a young child through their parent, and the council vows to fight it in court.
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