Darren Millar has today urged for Colwyn Bay sorting office to be saved from the axe by the Royal Mail.
Last week the Royal Mail announced it would conduct a feasibility study to merge the Llandudno and Colwyn Bay sorting offices, resulting in the closure of the office in Colwyn Bay. Under the plans, around 60 members of staff working at Colwyn Bay would be transferred to the Llandudno sorting office.
Speaking after a visit to the sorting office on Monday to meet staff and discuss the proposal with them, AM for Clwyd West Darren said:
‘It was clear from meeting with Royal Mail staff this morning that the delivery officers share my strong feelings that the closure of the sorting office would be a heavy blow for the town.
‘The Colwyn Bay sorting office is one of the largest and most prominent buildings in the town and we must make sure it stays open. For the building to be redundant would be a huge setback to all the regeneration efforts that are underway in Colwyn Bay.
‘The Royal Mail’s announcement could not have come at a worse time for the town and I have already urged them to reconsider their plans.
‘I’ll continue to support them in exploring alternatives to closure.’
