Chadderton day centre's closure put on hold as community fight continues
Chadderton Hall Park Day Care, which has provided services for adults with learning disabilities for 20 years, had closure plans announced in January. Oldham Council has paused the budget reduction proposal and MioCare is conducting a review until June 5. Amanda Shelley, whose brother Mark Hilton attends the centre five days a week, launched a petition with over 500 signatures to prevent closure. The centre offers tailored programs in a non-institutional setting, which families say cannot be replicated elsewhere. Council consultations are ongoing with families to be involved throughout March.