[hisimp] Histon & Impington Update

[Denis Payne]

   New Road-Park Lane - Road Closed for 9 weeks
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   The County Council has announced [1]http://tinyurl.com/2o8xw6  that the
   second phase of the of the Oakington to Histon cycle and footpath is
   due to start on Monday, February 12, at New Road-Park Lane, between
   Histon and Girton.
   To quote the press release:
   "For the safety of the public and the workforce, New Road-Park Lane
   between Girton and Histon will be closed to motor vehicles for the
   duration of the works. A signed diversion route will be in place
   throughout the work, which is expected to last for nine weeks.
   Cyclists and pedestrians will still be able to use the road but should
   take extra care. "
   What future for our Post Office network - HAVE YOUR SAY!
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   The Government's consultation on the future of the Post Office network
   was launched in December. The Government is proposing some big changes,
   including:
   - Restructuring of the network, with up to 2,500 closures.
   - Support for Post Office Ltd to open new Outreach locations to provide
   access to services for small remote communities including mobile Post
   Offices and Post Offices hosted in other locations such as village
   halls, community centres or pubs.
   - New geographical access criteria for the Post Office network. These
   include criteria to protect vulnerable people in deprived urban areas
   and also in rural areas.
   - Continuation of a new Post Office card account after 2010.
   It is important for everyone who cares about the future of our Post
   Office network to respond to the Government's consultation. UKVillages,
   working with the Commission for Rural Communities, has designed an
   on-line response form for you to respond directly to the Government.
   You can submit your online response and find out more about the
   Consultation at [2]http://aboutpoconsult.ukvillages.co.uk
   Denis

   Denis W Payne
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References

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