It will mean the essential services which many people have to travel to access, will soon be on people's doorsteps. We have had a great deal of positive feedback from the parents in the area who are determined to ensure the project is up and running as soon as possible. They are also excited that many of their ideas have been included in the Sure Start plan. We will be working hand in hand with the local community to improve the health and social welfare of families and to upgrade and provide better facilities for the good of the whole community. The Council is now looking to work with local people and health partners with the view to submitting a bid for the second round of Sure Start funding for the Marks Gate area.
Good health is essential for any child's development.
This scheme will allow us to develop the local services needed to make sure this happens. At an early stage we will be seeking to introduce an extra health visitor who can visit young mothers and develop a programme that will provide free universal eye screening of all babies.