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Day Centre Closure Sparks 'Catastrophic' Fears
17 Apr
Summary
- Council plans to close Cauwood Day Service for adults with special needs.
- Closure is proposed to make way for a new housing development.
- Critics warn the closure could be 'catastrophic' for service users.
A proposed closure of the Cauwood Day Service in Malton, which supports adults with high or complex needs, is facing strong opposition. Council officers recommend shutting the facility by Autumn 2026 to enable the development of a new housing scheme. Service users and their relatives, along with local politicians, have voiced significant concerns, describing the potential closure as "catastrophic."
The report highlights that the current center supports seven individuals and notes limited demand over the past five years. However, opponents argue that the center is an "important" local service that cannot be easily replaced by community-based solutions. Council leaders are expected to discuss the report further at an upcoming meeting.
