New Harrogate MP calls for reopening of post office in Knaresborough 'as quickly as possible'
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The newly-elected Lib Dem MP has written to Post Office Ltd to urge them to work with the local community to ensure that Knaresborough’s post office is reopened as quickly as possible, so that it can return to delivering its vital and important services.
Mr Gordon’s intervention comes after the Post Office in Knaresborough was closed on June 6 as a result of serious financial issues pending legal consultation.
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Hide AdAlthough the post office cannot be reopened before Monday, July 29 , Tom is urging Post Office Ltd to ensure that it is reopened as soon as possible after that date, by working with the local community, and existing postmasters in the constituency of Harrogate and Knaresborough.
He is also urging Post Office Ltd to work to rebuild trust and respect with the community that has been lost over recent years.
“The fact that Knaresborough’s post office has had to close is in itself very regrettable but it has obviously been a necessity due to the financial issues,” said Mr Gordon who was sworn in at Parliament last week after his stunning election victory.
"However, the services that post offices offer remain essential to this community and we need to see them restored to Knaresborough as quickly as possible.
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Hide Ad“I am so pleased to see is that members of our community have already stepped in and indicated that they would be happy to take over the running of the Knaresborough post office and ensure that this vital service is restored.
“It is wonderful to see that people already deeply involved in our community are so willing and keen to step in and restore this service.
"It underlines to me just why I am so proud to represent Harrogate and Knaresborough.
“I look forward to working with Post Office Ltd and the community I am part to solve this issue and, hopefully, see Knaresborough’s post office reopened very soon.”