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2nd February 2009

MP Welcomes Tytherington Referendum Result

Northavon MP Steve Webb has welcomed the overwhelming vote by Tytherington residents in support of the re-opening of their village post office. Residents were asked by the parish council for their views on an increase of £4000 per year in the Tytherington parish precept to contribute towards a financial package to re-open Tytherington post office which closed in September.

The results have just been released by the parish council and show a majority of more than 9 to 1 in favour of the increase. Steve Webb, who has been working closely with parish leaders and representatives of the village shop said:

"This result is a great boost to the chances of getting Tytherington post office re-opened. Along with parish leaders I have been working hard to put together a financial package to enable the post office to be reopened, and local support was a vital part.

"Local residents have shown just how much they value having a local post office. I hope that we can now finalise our negotiations with South Gloucestershire Council and sign off on a deal that will see this vital community service restored".

334 votes were cast in favour and 38 against, a majority of more than 9 to 1. The turnout was just under three quarters of the village at 73%.