📬 PETITION
Commons Chamber
Residents of Roughton, North Norfolk, are rallying to save their local post office, a vital lifeline for many, especially older villagers who rely on it for banking and cash access. Liberal Democrat MP Steff Aquarone presented a petition to the House of Commons, urging the government to work with the Post Office to review the closure and find alternative solutions to maintain these essential services. The community’s collective action aims to ensure reliable and appropriate access to post office services remains in Roughton.
Summary
- Steff Aquarone, a Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, presented a petition regarding the potential closure of Roughton Post Office.
- The petition highlights the importance of post office services, especially for the older population in rural areas, who rely on them for postal services, banking, and cash access.
- The petition calls on the House of Commons to urge the Government to work with the Post Office to:
- Review the planned closure of Roughton Post Office.
- Explore alternative arrangements to keep a post office in Roughton.
- Ensure that residents have reliable and appropriate access to postal services.
- The petition is a collective effort to pressure the Post Office and secure a better future for these vital services in Roughton and surrounding villages.
Divisiveness
The transcript exhibits no direct indication of disagreement; it presents a petition being put forward without any recorded opposition or conflicting opinions within the session.