Monday 7 January 2008

Davidson "encouraged" by Postwatch announcement

A press release received this afternoon, thanks to Gareth Mantle from Jane Davidson's office for sending it on.

Jane Davidson, AM for Pontypridd, says she is encouraged by a recent letter, received from Eifion Pritchard, Chairman of Postwatch Wales, which gives hope to those opposed to the closing of Llantrisant’s Post Office.

Naming Llantrisant Post Office as one of four in Cardiff and Glamorgan Valleys region to be of particular concern to them, Postwatch’s letter states that there are “aspects of Post Office Ltd’s plan which are unsatisfactory”.

Postwatch’s investigation of the proposal to close Llantrisant Post Office, following their analysis of Post Office Ltd’s data and public submissions, including a detailed letter from Jane, has resulted in Post Office Ltd agreeing Postwatch’s request to review their plans.

Jane Davidson said: “I am encouraged by Postwatch’s request that Post Office Ltd reconsider its proposal to close Llantrisant Post Office. I have been contacted by many, many constituents who were extremely concerned about the potential loss of this important service, and have ensured that their views are forwarded to the relevant people, notably Steve Geraty, Network Development Manager of Post Office Ltd.

”I will continue to fight for the maintenance of Llantrisant Post Office using all means available to me, as I am strongly of the opinion that its invaluable service must be maintained.”

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