Liberal Democrat Councillor Polly English today spoke out against the decision by North Yorkshire County Council not to go ahead with the proposed rebuild of a new centre for adults with learning difficulties on the grounds of Stepping Stones.

On 25 March the Tory leaders agreed to have a full consultation with local members and carers. This has not happened.

Then on 25 April there were headlines in the Craven Herald confirming that this rebuild would not go ahead.

Craven District Council have been working in partnership with the County Council for 19 months to ensure the rebuild went ahead. But they have only just been advised that NYCC has pulled the plug on the venture after spending £1200 in officer time.

Cllr English said:

“I feel ashamed to be a member of North Yorkshire County Council, which rides roughshod over its local members, partner councils and most importantly, the most vulnerable people, the adults with learning difficulties in our area.”