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Support Camden UK-Online / Stop the Cuts

Support Camden UK-Online / Stop the Cuts

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 10 months ago
Camden Council is proposing to cut the budget for UK Online Centres in Camden by £170,000 from April 2010. The budget for the current tax year is £206,000 so this represents a massive 82.5% cut. There are 16 UK Online Centres in Camden based in local communities and offering free Use of the Internet , Computer Skills Training, Help back into Employment, English Classes, Help with Words and Numbers and much, much more. In today's economic climate these centres represent a vital support network for the most vulnerable and needy in Camden and a bridge to those left behind by modern technological developments. They also enable all to access the increasing number of on-line services which is important for both Council and residents needs. The cuts proposed by the council will lead to some of these centres being closed and others having services cut. Jobs will be lost. Everyone who uses or works with Camden UK Online Centres will be affected. Please sign below and join this campaign to stop these senseless cuts. We the undersigned call upon the Camden Council to drop these proposals to cut funds to this much valued Camden service

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Reached 250 supporters

November 3, 2009

November 2, 2009

We are approaching 250 signatures and need to clear this threshold before the upcoming budget committee meeting. Please send the link to three contacts who live in Camden so we can present a stronger case to the council members.

Reached 100 supporters

October 14, 2009

6 Comments

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Mark Mills
16 years ago Featured

Ridiculous decision. Cutting funding to the people who need it most is just lazy. Keep these centres open.

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Linda Shepherd
16 years ago Featured

These classes have been a lifesaver for my elderly mum. She finally learned how to email her grandkids and now you want to take that away? Shame on you.

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James Ross
16 years ago Featured

82 percent cut is not a saving it is pure destruction of a vital service. CAMDEN COUNCIL NEED TO WAKE UP.

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David Sullivan
16 years ago Featured

Use these computers every single week for my training. Its a lifeline for the community and keeps a lot of people off the streets

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Elena Todd
16 years ago Featured

So many people rely on this for english lessons. Dont let them shut it down.

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Sarah Kelly
16 years ago Featured

My local centre is the only way I can get online to check for jobs. If they close this down I have no way of applying for work. Totally unfair.

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