AS EDUCATION reporter at the News Shopper I received an avalanche of telephone calls after Bromley Council's education department decided to slash funding.
One of the most valuable services in the borough to face cuts is the Bromley Youth Music Trust (BYMT).
For 30,000 families and 5,600 children, the BYMT provides not just enjoyment, but also education.
Why should this have to stop?
The News Shopper understands the BYMT is not considered a vital service and has already suffered a reduction in funding over the last eight years.
But it provides a valuable, and valued, service to the community one which will not exist by 2005 if proposed cuts are carried through.
The News Shopper is against all cuts in education spending, and appreciates the BYMT is not the only one to suffer. But we firmly believe Bromley children should not have their education sacrificed in this manner.
Our council tax campaign has had an overwhelming response from people who are fed up with paying more and seeing services cut.
With the help of the people of Bromley, the News Shopper will do its best to save vital assets to the community, not just with the BYMT but also in special needs, small schools and youth services. We need to face the music, and save our award-winning service.
November 12, 2001 14:13
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