Plans to close Chadderton Hall Park Day Care, a service for adults with learning disabilities in Oldham, have been paused following public outcry. The council-run MioCare service, described as 'irreplaceable' by families, was set to close as part of £8m budget cuts to address a £20m deficit. MP Jim McMahon called for 'every effort' to keep it open. The revised budget now allocates £100,000 for youth services and £250,000 for a Rapid Response Street Scene Team. Council leader Arooj Shah said the pause allows time for 'meaningful conversations' about the service's future.
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