Parents are set to be consulted on how to cut a further £500,000 from the budget for children’s centres in Waltham Forest.
In September 2014, the council’s cabinet agreed to cut a further £1million spending on centres between 2015 and 2017, following a restructuring of services.
Half the savings have already been earmarked for this financial year by cutting office management and office costs, but a further £500,000 must be cut in 2016/17.
Cabinet is set to approve a consultation with parents next week, with the results due to be considered in the autumn.
Map of children's centres in six 'cluster' areas created in 2012.
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