Jan 15 2008
Post Office Petition going to number 10
The public consultation period is drawing to a close on the proposed post office closures across North Yorkshire. Therefore I am travelling to London tomorrow to present the petition I have been running against the closure of the post office in Fulford to the Prime Minister’s office in 10 Downing Street.
I will be accompanied by the Fulford post master Aasif Rabbani during the trip and we will deliver a clear and resounding message on behalf of the Fulford residents, that villagers need and deserve a post office to serve their needs.
Under this Government there has sadly been a gradual erosion of the sub-post office network and they are ignoring the vital social role they play in our local communities like Fulford.
I felt it was essential that we responded strongly showing the strength of public anger and frustration at these latest proposals and that is why I am taking the petition to 10 Downing Street. The support we have received for our campaign has been fantastic and I would like to thank all those people who have signed our petition.
