Liberal Democrat County Councillors have raised concerns over the future of Children’s Centres in Surrey.

Currently there are 58 centres across the county, providing services such as childcare, play and learning sessions, parenting courses, employment support and information and guidance for low-income families and Surrey County Council is currently consulting on a new model for delivering its “Early Help” services, with the aim of saving at least £9.7m.

We believe that our Children’s Centres do so much for families and children which is not well publicised and Surrey should be proud of them. They provide essential guidance and support for families with challenges and make a real difference to their lives.

We are doing all we can to ensure that we can save as much of the skill and commitment of the staff that work in the Children’s Centres and to ensure that they continue to make a positive difference in the future.