Shailesh Vara, Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire, last Friday visited Hampton Children’s Centre to see first-hand the facilities available and how they are integral to the local community.

Mr Vara met with some mothers who use the Centre for their children’s development as well as an opportunity for socialising with other parents with children of a similar age.

Mr Vara also met with other local mothers who are campaigning to keep all the Children’s Centres open following the recent decision by Peterborough City Council to reduce the number of Centres from 15 to 4 with Outreach Services being provided from a further 3 Centres.

Mr Vara said:
“I was very pleased to be invited to Hampton Children’s Centre and to see first-hand the facilities available for local children as well as speak with some of their mothers. It was an excellent opportunity to find out directly from the mothers who use the Centre just how important it is with regards to their children’s wellbeing.

Caroline Clark, Hampton Resident and Local Campaigner said:
“We understand that the children’s centres are still closing so we are now exploring our options.”