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We are all aware of the recent post office closures across Calderdale due to cutbacks imposed by the Government.
At the very time the Labour Government is considering whether to renew the post office card account, failure of which could see a further 3,000 post office closures, the Conservatives have come up with proposals that will not only suspend these forced closures, but will also help less well-off families with their energy bills.
We have pledged to reform post office card accounts so that families without bank accounts can, for the first time, use the card accounts to pay utility bills by direct debit. This proposal, which is supported by leading utility companies, will bring significant savings to energy companies through lower collection costs, which can be passed onto consumers.
This could cut the energy bills of up to four million post office card account holders by up to 100 a year.
These plans will also bring in additional revenue for post offices, helping maintain our important network and stave off more Labour cuts.
(Coun) Amanda Byrne
(Con, Sowerby Bridge)
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