Ben Goldsborough
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Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)
Although the recent creation of a banking hub in Wymondham has already improved access to in-person banking services, Wymondham still does not have a full-service post office branch, even though appropriate premises exist. The petition, signed by nearly 1,800 South Norfolk residents, calls for a new full-service post office in Wymondham town centre.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage the Post Office to establish a full-service Post Office branch in Wymondham town centre.”
Following is the full text of the petition:
[The petition of residents of the constituency of South Norfolk,
Declares that the creation of a new Banking Hub in Wymondham has improved access to in-person banking services; further declares that Wymondham does not currently have a full-service Post Office branch and would similarly benefit from the creation of a new Post Office branch; and further declares that appropriate premises already exist, which should be utilised to create a new full-service Post Office branch.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage the Post Office to establish a full-service Post Office branch in Wymondham town centre.
And the petitioners remain, etc.]
[P003246]
Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (Lab)
Nearly 1,000 people have signed this petition online or by pen calling for Yorkhill fire station to be saved from closure by the Scottish Government. The local expertise of firefighters at neighbourhood stations such as Yorkhill ensures that response times are fast and public safety is prioritised. The loss of this vital local service raises concerns that public safety will be further put at risk, with longer response times after almost two decades of cuts to public services.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to make representations to the Scottish Government regarding the importance of maintaining adequate fire and rescue provision for residents in Yorkhill and surrounding areas, and to raise concerns about the proposed closure of Yorkhill fire station.”
Following is the full text of the petition:
[The petition of residents of the United Kingdom,
Declares that the proposed closure of Yorkhill Fire Station by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service risks weakening fire and emergency response capacity in Glasgow, increasing response times, and placing additional strain on neighbouring stations; and further declares that local residents rely on Yorkhill Fire Station as a vital part of community safety infrastructure and strongly oppose its closure.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to make representations to the Scottish Government regarding the importance of maintaining adequate fire and rescue provision for residents in Yorkhill and surrounding areas, and to raise concerns about the proposed closure of Yorkhill Fire Station.
And the petitioners remain, etc.]
[P003253]