At a meeting of Bradford City Council’s cabinet on 7 March, councillors passed proposals for local authority’s 2024/25 budget, which resulted in a variety of cuts, including slashing funding for libraries and leisure services and an increase in council tax.
Ingleborough Hall Outdoor Centre will be closed due to high maintenance costs, the council has said.
The centre offers activities designed to enhance outdoor and adventure education, including orienteering, river study and caving, as part of residential stays for children in primary and secondary schools. The building is also accessible for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
The closure of the centre will save £200,000, according to the council's budget proposals.
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