Hackney Council acknowledged its consultation regarding the closure of children's centres was 'unlawful', prompting campaigners to drop their legal challenge and sparking a reassessment of childcare decisions.
Instead of exploring other options for the proposed closures, the council misled the community, leading campaigners to fight back, which resulted in the legal challenge being won.
Natalie Aguilera from the Save Hackney Children's Centres emphasized that the closures represent a political choice detrimental to the community's youngest, urging the council to listen to families.
Following the council's acceptance of its missteps, the judge mandated that Hackney Council would cover the legal fees for the campaign group that challenged the closures.
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