Councils plan major cuts to children's homes to balance books

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Two councils have announced plans to cut spending on children's homes provision as part of efforts to reduce levels of spending within children's services.

Both Blackpool Council and Gateshead Council have said they are considering closing all their children's homes. Picture: Guzelian
Both Blackpool Council and Gateshead Council have said they are considering closing all their children's homes. Picture: Guzelian

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