Thank you to those of you who took part in our campaign to keep our Post Offices open.
I have expressed my disappointment and frustration that Gravesham will suffer higher than national average Post Office closures at 22% rather than the nationally expected closures of 18%.
I believe this “public consultation” exercise was just a sham and a fait accompli from a government that was determined to get its way. They do not understand the devastating affect this will have on small businesses, the rural community, the disabled and the environment as this will increase one’s carbon footprint at a time when the government is persuading us of its green credentials.
I made a business case for keeping the Sole Street post office open. The Council Leader, the Chairman of the Parish Council, and others made a business case for keeping open the Sole Street post office. Clearly our submission was discounted and the views of all residents were ignored.
In the last round of closures we were told that whilst Chalk Post office was closing, there was always Denton - well, Denton now closes.
