Seven settings in jeopardy

The seven neighbourhood nurseries are Agbrigg Bell Vue, Airedale, Castle, Chequerfield, Girnhill, Kingsley and St Swithun's. Their future was put under consultation last week by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Councillor Pat Garbutt, cabinet member for children and young people, said, 'The Government funding has run out for these seven nurseries and we must now look at whether they are sustainable. The council remains committed to providing nursery places for all children across the district and, as part of the consultation, we will be looking at alternatives to...