Essex model could save post offices
12:00pm Tuesday 25th March 2008
HEREFORDSHIRE Council should follow the lead of its Essex counterparts and take over the running of county post offices threatened with closure, says Jesse Norman, Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hereford and south Herefordshire.
He believes the Essex model' will prevent community post offices shutting.
Essex County Council has recently become the first local authority in the country to discuss taking over the running of those outlets earmarked for closure.
"It's a long shot," admits Mr Norman.
"But with the consultation due to start in July, we must look at this new approach."