Another Blow to South Manchester's Postal Services

3.03.15pm GMT Thu 31st Jan 2008

John Leech MP Has Criticised the Deplorable Lack of Consultation on Afternoon Closure of Sorting Office

John Leech MP has slammed the decision to reduce the working hours of a busy Postal sorting office in South Manchester without a public consultation. From the end of January, the Fallowfield sorting office on Granville Road will lose its afternoon public collection facility.

The Liberal Democrat MP said:

"The Fallowfield sorting office will now close at 2pm on weekdays, meaning it is more difficult for local people to use the facility."

"This is a well used office, serving right across Rusholme, Fallowfield, Withington and Didsbury. The reduction of opening hours goes against the wishes of local people and staff. It is yet another blow to the area, which has seen the closure of many post offices in recent times and is set to see more later this year."

John Leech MP has tabled a Parliamentary Motion against the decision.

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The Early Day Motion tabled by John Leech MP is:

EDM 776

REDUCED HOURS AT SOUTH MANCHESTER ROYAL MAIL DELIVERY OFFICE

24.01.2008

Leech, John

That this House notes with concern the decision by Royal Mail to reduce the opening hours of the South Manchester Delivery Office in Fallowfield which will result in the office closing at 2 p.m.; recognises that this is yet another reduction in postal services in Manchester and is against the wishes of both staff and local residents; and is dismayed that this decision has been made without consultation.