Ealing Council is currently consulting on a proposal to close West Twyford Children's Centre, as part of a borough wide strategy to make budget savings. The community of West Twyford needs this vital service and we cannot afford to lose it. This area has very poor access to health services and there is little in the way of shops, cafes, and community provision.

The Children's Centre is very popular locally and provides Stay and Play sessions for young families as well as English classes and parenting courses. Our Children's Centre brings together a wide range of services and support which families of young children need, reducing feelings of isolation and enabling children to enjoy and achieve. It helps to reduce child poverty and helps parents to access work and training opportunities.

We know that children who have regularly attended the Children's Centre make a flying start to school life. They will be happy and confident and any additional needs will have been quickly identified and addressed. Please join us in asking Ealing Council to reconsider this detrimental step and to support West Twyford families to give their children the best start in life.