CRICKLADE'S children's centre is set to close later this year, after Wiltshire Council approved plans to shut six centres across the county.

But concerns over the closure of the Cricklade centre were raised at this morning's cabinet meeting. The town library, identified as an alternative location for services provided by the children's centre, was described as unsuitable for baby groups.

Wiltshire Council says it will now look into other options for the town when the centre closes.

Speaking to mums who attended today's meeting, leader of the council Jane Scott said: “If we can work together on the services you want and the services people are not getting hopefully we can move forward in a positive way. I’m keen to see breast feeding, even in toddlers as I breast fed until my youngest was four years old.”

Coun Laura Mayes said: “Children’s centres are only one way of many that we reach families. We have the early health family key worker, we have the early help and support hub who will signpost ways to help. That is what we are doing through the Families and Children Transformation programme.”

Royal Wootton Bassett's children's centre is not one of the six in the firing line.

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