Royal Mail has confirmed their plans to close delivery offices in Shipley, Bingley and Thornton. They have taken this decision without any public consultation stating that the company is not obliged to consult publicly on its proposals. In the case of many older people, or generally people without transport this is far more than an inconvenience.
I have spent the last few days hearing from elderly neighbors who are genuinely scared about how they will collect their mail once these offices shut down. Their stories keep me motivated because this is not just about convenience for our community. We are waiting for an official response but the silence from Royal Mail proves they are trying to bury this quietly.
March 12, 2012
Seeing this level of support for our local offices leaves me absolutely speechless. It is clear that I am not the only one deeply worried about how these closures will isolate our neighbors who rely on these vital services.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2012
6 Comments
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Dave Lund
14 years ago
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This is ridiculous. How are elderly people meant to get their parcels if they dont drive?! Ridiculous decision
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Linda Holmes
14 years ago
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We need access to these offices. Bingley is a busy place and we shouldnt lose our local branch.
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Janet Schmidt
14 years ago
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My mum lives in Shipley and barely gets about. This is going to make life so much harder for her. Stop the closures now.
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Sarah Marquez
14 years ago
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Living in Thornton without a car is already a pain. Now I have to trek all the way to a different office just to pick up a package? Pathetic.
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Mark Rahman
14 years ago
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Keep our offices open!! We need these services local.
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Robert Hall
14 years ago
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No consultation is completely out of order. Royal Mail just does what it wants forgetting about the people who actually use their service.
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Royal Mail has confirmed their plans to close delivery offices in Shipley, Bingley and Thornton. They have taken this decision without any public consultation stating that the company is not obliged to consult publicly on its proposals. In the case of many older people, or generally people without transport this is far more than an inconvenience.
I have spent the last few days hearing from elderly neighbors who are genuinely scared about how they will collect their mail once these offices shut down. Their stories keep me motivated because this is not just about convenience for our community. We are waiting for an official response but the silence from Royal Mail proves they are trying to bury this quietly.
March 12, 2012
Seeing this level of support for our local offices leaves me absolutely speechless. It is clear that I am not the only one deeply worried about how these closures will isolate our neighbors who rely on these vital services.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2012
6 Comments
D
Dave Lund
14 years ago
Featured
This is ridiculous. How are elderly people meant to get their parcels if they dont drive?! Ridiculous decision
L
Linda Holmes
14 years ago
Featured
We need access to these offices. Bingley is a busy place and we shouldnt lose our local branch.
J
Janet Schmidt
14 years ago
Featured
My mum lives in Shipley and barely gets about. This is going to make life so much harder for her. Stop the closures now.
S
Sarah Marquez
14 years ago
Featured
Living in Thornton without a car is already a pain. Now I have to trek all the way to a different office just to pick up a package? Pathetic.
M
Mark Rahman
14 years ago
Featured
Keep our offices open!! We need these services local.
R
Robert Hall
14 years ago
Featured
No consultation is completely out of order. Royal Mail just does what it wants forgetting about the people who actually use their service.
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This is ridiculous. How are elderly people meant to get their parcels if they dont drive?! Ridiculous decision