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Birmingham council faces legal action over decision to close adult day centres


Legal challenge argues commissioners breached Local Government Act by refusing to allow proper scrutiny of decision

Legal action is being taken after commissioners sent to oversee Birmingham council blocked scrutiny of a controversial decision to close adult day centres.

An application for a judicial review has been brought in the names of Robert Mason, 63, and Jenny Gilbert, 50, who attend day centres for adults with physical and learning disabilities in the city.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/12/birmingham-council-faces-legal-action-adult-day-centres

Author : Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent

Publish date : 2025-07-12 13:00:00

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