‘Serious concerns’ raised over council plans to close multiple SEND nurseriesMPs and councillors have asked for 'transparent answers' on the proposalsView 3 Images The Menphys site in Wigston could be among those to close (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service)“Serious concerns” have been raised over proposed closures to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) nurseries, with politicians joining the fight to protect vulnerable children. ‌MPs and councillors have written to Reform-led Leicestershire County Council asking for “transparent answers” on the proposals, with the leader of Leicestershire County Council Lib Dem group, Councillor Michael Mullaney, calling on the council to drop its plans altogether. The authority has said the proposals will create more accessible and inclusive SEND nursery places. Deborah Taylor, leader of Leicestershire County Council Conservative group has also written to the county council about her “deep concern and firm objection” to the proposed closures. To take part in the consultation, go to the Leicestershire County Council website and search “plans to provide more SEND nursery places in local communities”.