- Description
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Bolton Council are proposing to close Harvey Nursery and would like your views.
Situated within the Harvey Start Well Centre site on Shaw Street, Bolton BL3 6HU, Harvey's is the only nursery that is still run by Bolton Council and has been running at a loss for many years.
With the need to make budget savings of over £39 million, Bolton Council can no longer afford to heavily subsidise a service that only caters for a small number of children from one part of the borough.
There are a number of private nurseries in the area and we would offer support to make sure the move is as smooth as possible for any children transferring from Harvey Nursery.
Please note, the proposal to close Harvey Nursery does not affect the Start Well Centre. The Start Well centre will remain open and continue to offer services to local children and families.
For further information please watch this short presentation: https://youtu.be/leDRjFmK98U
- Closing Date
- Tuesday 19th October (mid-day)
- Survey Results
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The Executive Cabinet Member APPROVED -
(i)The final proposals detailed in the report now submitted, having due regard to the consultation feedback and the Equality Impact Assessment;
(ii)The closure of Harvey Nursery in response to ongoing budget pressures at the end of the Academic Year August, 2022; and
(iii) Subject to the approval of the Head of Paid Service, the delegation of the implementation of the closure, including details of redundancy arrangements, to the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services.