I understand what your saying Av,but they are being paid to do a job,therefore they should do it,to the best of there ability. Even if there hearts are not in it.
As with No1 Ledbury rd we can be sure the decision has already being made That's what local authorities do make the desicisons then go through the motions of pretending they are listening to those being affected by there woeful desicison because that is what this is & will probable ended up costing more than it would be by keeping No1 open while being replace by a sub stardard alternative forster care service?
Talking of alternatives could No1 stay open if it was taken on as a charity & a asset change of the building to said charity?…just a thought