A petition containing around 1,800 signatures calling for the service provided by the Cauwood Day Service, in Malton, to be protected was today presented to North Yorkshire Council’s Thirsk and Malton area committee. Stuart Moss, whose son Matty attends the centre, told the meeting: “For many disabled people, Cauwood is not simply a building. He said: “The (original) report sought approval to close Cauwood from the autumn and to reprovide support through alternative community-based provision. He added: “I think we should welcome that the new executive report is substantially different from the position we faced in April.” Council chiefs have said that the current Cauwood service, in Old Malton Road, which supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical and sensory needs, is no longer sustainable.