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Chester-le-Street Post Office
P003039 - 30 January 2025 to 24 March 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning chester-le-street post office was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition concerns the potential closure of the Chester-le-Street Post Office, which is vital for local residents in North Durham.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to encourage the Post Office to ensure that the Chester-le-Street post office remains open.
Key Facts
- x people have signed a similar online petition.
- No decisions have been made regarding individual directly managed branches, including Chester-le-Street.
- The Government sets minimum access criteria to ensure 99% of the UK population lives within 3 miles of a post office.
- The Post Office must meet 11,500 minimum branch requirements set by the Government.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
24 March 2025
Luke Akehurst
Lab
North Durham
Presented
30 January 2025
Luke Akehurst
Lab
North Durham
I wish to present a petition relating to the potential closure of the post office in Chester-le-Street, which has been at the heart of the community in North Durham since 1936.
The petition states:
The petition of residents of the constituency of North Durham,
Declares that Chester-le-Street Post Office, which provides vital services to local residents is at risk of closure; and notes that 658 people have signed a similar online petition on this matter.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage the Post Office to ensure that Chester-le-Street Post Office can remain open.
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