The closure of three nurseries will go ahead after attempts to have the decision reconsidered by council bosses were unsuccessful.
The Little Owls centres at Chapel Allerton, Kentmere in Seacroft and Gipton North were earmarked to be shut down under cost-saving plans. The move sparked an outcry from parents who claimed they were not consulted properly. Cash-strapped Leeds City Council said keeping the centres open was not sustainable and children would be found alternative nursery places.
Coun Ali said: “It fails to properly consider the impact on the life opportunities of both children and parents, especially for people from deprived backgrounds. “It’s going to disproportionately affect those from minority backgrounds.” Helen Hayden, executive member for children and families, said the council did not want to close nurseries and staff would not lose their jobs.
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