Newport’s most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of the Labour administration’s proposed budget cuts, the Green Party has said.
Proposals by Newport City Council include limiting residential placements for adult social care, slashing opening hours in Oaklands respite and residential care home and reducing staffing in children’s social care by 8 posts – which council officers say will have a significant negative impact on children living in poverty.
Green councillor Lauren James said “Children and adult services are already on a knife edge, yet they are bearing the brunt of the council’s proposed cuts.
“This budget proposal will come as a devastating blow to some of the city’s most vulnerable people.
“This is essential preventative support and cutting it will put greater burden on our already overstretched schools, health and police services.
“Newport could see an increase in children in care, people in poor health, antisocial behaviour and crime if the council withdraw these lifelines. These services must be protected.”
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