Monmouth Communty Under 5s (MCU5) is still battling hard for its future.

The playgroup is fighting to retain its early years provider status with the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership (EYDCP) at Monmouthshire County Council (MCC).

MCU5 must keep this registration to be able to offer free places to children from the term following their third birthday.

For full story see Beacon 23/03/11.