The following is an edited version of a letter (dated December 5th) sent by Plaid Cymru AMs Leanne Wood and Chris Franks to Llantrisant residents who signed a petition protesting at proposed post office closures across South Wales.
Dear Resident
Thank you for your support in the campaign to keep our Post Offices open.
As Plaid AMs we have raised the issue several times with the First Minister Rhodri Morgan and the Deputy Social Justice Minister in the Senedd. We have been working with local councillors and Plaid Cymru activists to keep the Post Offices open.
The Post Office Network Change Programme is the implementation of Westminster Government Policy...Since New Labour came to power across the UK they have closed 4,000 post offices while the previous Conservative administration closed 3,000.
Post Office branches play an invaluable economic and social role in our communites. The social benefit of post offices must be taken into account, yet at present commercial considerations take priority.
Plaid believes that a strong and vibrant Post Office network is essential to build sustainable communities in Wales and that outlets in Wales should not be subjected to the vagaries of the market.
We are committed to working with Local Government to explore ways in which more services can be provided through the network to improve the viability of branches.
Plaid is also committed to reinstating the Assembly run Post Office Development Fund. We want to make sure it delivers the type of help that sub postmasters need to enhance their businesses.
You can sign the online petition at www.saveourpostoffices.plaidcymru.org
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