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Somerset Council scraps proposed cuts to young carers' youth clubs
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Somerset Council has dropped proposed plans to cut funding for 10 young carers' youth clubs and the Young Carers in Schools programme, which would have saved £185,000. Councillor Heather Shearer apologised for the distress caused to families by the public debate, confirming that the savings proposal has been taken off the table following feedback from parents and organisations.
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- Somerset Council scrapped proposed cuts to 10 youth clubs and the Young Carers in Schools programme aimed at saving £185,000.
- Councillor Heather Shearer apologised for the distress caused to families during the public debate on the potential cuts.
- The council currently spends £148,900 on part-funding 10 young carers' clubs and £36,000 on the Young Carers in Schools (YCIS) programme.
- The youth clubs and YCIS scheme provide respite, support, and help schools identify young carers.
- The council stated it listened to feedback from parents and organisations before deciding to take the savings stream off the table.