Plans to cut spending on youth services in Essex by nearly 50% have been approved despite concerns there will not be enough volunteers to fill gaps in the service provided.
Essex County Council’s cabinet agreed to cut services for 13 to 19-year-olds to £2.4m over three years in February.
But after some councillors raised concerns about the plans it went to the scrutiny committee. The meeting backed the cuts but said it should be reviewed in six months’ time. Read more



