Orange, TLERA themselves have indicated that they are accepting late membership payments from those in support of the closure of the nursery as well. They are at least in this matter allowing both points of view to be fairly represented.

And as to having a nursery on the doorstep, yes, it IS one of the major factors in choosing a provider. For us, moving to The ElmS site would involve substantially more travelling time and the use of a car (which it doesn't at Forest Hill) - which isn't better for anyone. Travelling time to pick up and drop off children, when you work, is crucial in making any decision on childcare. Using The Elms site in any debate on this is a complete red herring. That site isn't there as a replacement, its is there to add valuable additional childcare spaces in a wider area that is crying out for them.