Disabled people say they have been left to “wander the streets” with “no alternative provision” after a popular day centre closed its doors. Tudor Street Day Centre in Abergavenny - formerly known as My Day My Life - closed in March 2020, which Monmouthshire County Council staff said was due to the impact of the pandemic.
But the authority, which launched a review of its My Day My Life support services for adults with learning difficulties in September, now wants to take a decision to confirm the permanent closure of the Tudor Street building and develop flats there instead. The conclusion of the review isn’t due until March and the council fears that could mean changes to planning rules, due to come into force from June, would make it harder for it to redevelop the building and use the site for affordable housing.
Locals have raised concerns that they were not consulted on the plans. Some people who used the day centre received letters last month, but most said they hadn't received any notice and were shocked by the news of permanent closure, having been looking forward to the centre reopening for two years.
