Council blocks plans for new children’s home

Amrit Virdi
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Huntingdonshire District Council has blocked plans for a new children's home in the village of Old Weston, citing “a lack of infrastructure" and "safeguarding issues for residents” as key reasons behind its decision.

The council said it believed the village of Old Weston is too rural to facilitate a children's home. Picture: Google Maps
The council said it believed the village of Old Weston is too rural to facilitate a children's home. Picture: Google Maps

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