Parents are occupying a London community center in Tottenham Hale, protesting a lack of affordable childcare and school holiday support. They're demanding action to increase childcare provision and protect the center from demolition, aiming to provide a community space throughout the summer.
The occupation, supported by the community, offers free meals and activities. The protesters highlight the financial strain on families during the summer break, especially in a borough with high child poverty rates.
They are also calling for transparency in local planning, accusing the council of prioritizing developers over local families. The council plans to remove the occupants and provide a new building for community use. The Department for Education highlighted government initiatives to support families.
5 Comments
Karamba
Occupying a community center isn’t the right way to solve problems. There must be better ways to engage with the council.
Rotfront
There are better ways to support your cause than with an occupation that disrupts the community.
Matzomaster
Seems like a misplacement of priorities. There are larger issues than just this one community center.
Eugene Alta
It’s inspiring to see people come together like this! Let's make our voices heard!
Raphael
Is this really the best way to get attention? Changing the narrative might be more effective!