With government austerity set to massively reduce council budgets once again next year Stockport is no exception and will have to make further cuts.

As part of budget planning the council is asking residents for their views on five sets of cuts in:

• Cuts to apprenticeship events for young people
• Closure of the Apprenticeship’s Store
• Removal of free school transport for some families that receive Working Tax Credit
• Changes to advice services provided by the council in libraries and Citizens Advice centres
• Significant changes to Sure Start Children’s centres

Andrew Stunell visited local Sure Start Centre’s in 2013 when they were protected

You can let the council know your views on these cuts in a series of consultations that run until November 10th at https://www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/have-your-say.

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