A NEW children’s centre was opened by the Mayor of Hillingdon last Friday.

Coteford Children's Centre in Fore Street, Eastcote, was officially unveiled by Cllr Mary O’Connor.

Attached to Coteford School, it offers a variety of services for parents and children, including those with special needs.

Adult education and employment support services will also be available in what is hoped will be an informal, social setting.

Cllr David Simmonds, Hillingdon’s Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services, said: “This is our 17th children’s centre and I hope parents across Hillingdon are taking advantage of the support available to them through these facilities.”