Lib Dems welcome Council Post Office pledge
Manchester Liberal Democrat have welcomed a pledge by Labour Council Leader Richard Leese that the Council will investigate the viability of the Council subsidising Post Offices closed in the city since 2003, as well as 5 Branches earmarked for closure by the Post Office in August in Levenshulme, Didsbury, Ladybarn, Harpurhey and Crumpsall.
The Labour Group supported the Liberal Democrat motion on Post Offices at October’s full City Council Meeting.
Manchester Lib Dem leader, Cllr Simon Ashley said:
“I am happy that the Labour Group supported our motion. It offers a lifeline to the 5 Post Offices earmarked for closure in August, and the chance to re-open 23 branches closed by the Post Office across the city since 2003.”
Burnage Councillor John Cameron added:
“Our motion doesn’t write a blank cheque. It allows Council Officers to investigate how much subsidy is needed to keep these Post Offices open, and come back with a plan. This is good news for those campaigning to keep local Post offices open.”
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