Last night protesters gathered at Pitwood House from 5pm to lobby councillors at what was the last public council meeting before the local elections. In total there were around 20 protesters, consisting mainly of users of the care home services based at Scotter House and The Lilacs Scotter house specialises in providing respite care to people with learning difficulties. The Lilac's provides rehabilitation and enablement services for older people who are coming out of hospital and transitioning back to their own homes. Both centres are under threat of closure due to a �19 Million short fall in local government funding. Protesters also brought with them a petition for councillors and members of the public to sign. Members from the Save the Care Homes group will also be canvassing in the town centre next Wednesday to ask members of the public to support their struggle to keep both centres open. Any one who would like to help with the petition would be welcome to come along. There are also two petitions available to sign on line: Petition to Save Scotter House Petition to Save The Lilacs The service users campaigning at the council meeting were also joined by members of the care industry and representatives from North Lincolnshire Coaltion of Resistance.