CONSTITUENCY


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Regular readers will recall the piece in last month’s edition about the proposed closure of Strathearn Road Sorting Office. Earlier this month, I was


informed by the Royal Mail that, following the excellent representations made by local residents, they have decided not to take forward their proposals for its closure and will therefore not relocate the services to either Bridgend or Slateford Road branches.


This result would not have


been possible without the fantastic work of the Grange Association, their members and concerned local residents. Our campaign put forward a convincing case that the sorting office provides a treasured service for local people, especially the elderly, disabled and many who are unable to receive parcels during the working day.


The Royal Mail has said


that, following their scoping exercise, they will not be taking the closure forward for “the foreseeable future”. I had been pressing the Royal Mail to put in place a number of steps should the sorting office close but these are now not necessary. Our campaign shows what


can be achieved when the voices of local residents are listened to.


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