Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions were made:

(a) That Cabinet agree the County Council's response to the consultation from Post Office Ltd on proposals to make changes to the provision of post office services in Hampshire.

(b) The County Council requests Post Office Ltd that where their branches supply a viable business case, the proposal to close those branches should be reconsidered.

(c) That a copy of the County Council response be sent to all Hampshire MPs and to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.

2. Reason

2.1 The Post Office ltd have published proposals to make significant changes to the provision of services in Hampshire for public consultation. This includes the possible closure of 41 post offices and the introduction of 9 areas for development of an outreach service. The consultation period ends 26 November 2007 with final implementation expected in 2008.

2.2 The County Council recognises the importance of post offices to both the economic and social wellbeing of residents and businesses in urban and rural areas of the county and will be making a strong response to the consultation. This supports the County Council's corporate aim of maximising wellbeing.

3. Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 Not to make a response to the consultation.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted - none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - none.

Approved by: Date:
Councillor T.K. Thornber, C.B.E. - Chairman