Wednesday, November 29, 2006

320 Whickham residents backed Post Offices on Saturday

LIBERAL Democrat councillors in Whickham, Gateshead, collected 320 signatures on their petition calling for the government to reverse their decision to end the Post Office Card Account on Saturday 25th November.

The Account is used by millions of elderly people to collect their state pensions via Post Office branches, many of which rely on the payment they receive for handling the cash to remain open.

“There are widespread fears Labour’s decision to axe the Post Office Card Account will lead to the closure of many Post Office branches,” said Councillor Yvonne McNicol.

“Residents of Whickham were very interested in the petition and were eager to sign. In total we have collected over 4000 signatures and many are still coming in.”

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