Email from John Howell about the Post Office

Dear Suzanne (Parish Clerk) I fear the letter you have is now dated and the situation is not now as optimistic. We were all hopeful that Malthouse would continue to operate the Post Office until a mobile service was in place. However I was advised on 23rd January by Laura Tarling, External Affairs Manager for the Post Office, that Malthouse had advised that it would not be possible to continue under the current way they operate the branch and thus there will be a temporary closure of the service. I am, of course, keeping up the pressure on this and have asked the Post Office to give me an indication of timescale and also to keep me updated on progress. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news in this instance. With best wishes John (Howell MP) ...
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Planning application

The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0249/DIS, for development work at the following location: 39 Catslip Nettlebed The application is for: Discharge of conditions 3 - levels, 4 - schedule of materials, 6 - tree protection, 7 - landscaping on application ref. P17/S3846/FUL Erection of two storey dwelling to replace single storey dwelling approved by application P15/S0788/FUL You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link ...
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Possible power cut tonight

Southern Electric have been in contact this morning.  As you may be aware, we are expecting bad weather to come in overnight tonight (Wednesday 17/01 into midmorning Thursday 18/01). From reviewing data on previous power interruptions from earlier this winter the circuit that Nettlebed is fed from was affected. In light of the anticipated weather South Electric have additional field staff rota'd on to help overnight and tomorrow as well as strategically located mobile generation nearby should it be needed. Attached is a leaflet on best practice for your reference.  The most important thing to remember is SE emergency contact number 105. SSEN Leaflet_17.01.18...
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Nettlebed Post Office

This note confirms discussions held between the Post Office and John Howell MP, Member of Parliament for the Henley Constituency, on 12 January 2018. The MP had a meeting with the Post Office on 12 January 2018 (Laura Tarling – External Affairs Manager). The result was that the Post Office confirmed the following: · The decision to close the Nettlebed post office was taken by Malthurst (who operate the garage) – not the Post Office; · The Post Office wants to ensure that a Post Office can be provided in Nettlebed; · They are trying to arrange an extension to the closure period set out by Malthurst in order to get more time to develop a replacement service; · They are examining whether the option of a permanent post office in Nettlebed would be viable; · If not, they are also looking at arrangements for a mobile service to be provided in Nettlebed subject to siting; · The meeting agreed that there was urgent need to find...
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Nettlebed Post Office Temporary Closure from Monday 12th February 2018

Please reply to:  comments@postoffice.co.uk Customer Helpline: 03452 66 01 15 /  Textphone: 03457 22 33 55 www.postofficeviews.co.uk   9 January 2018 Dear Sir/Madam Nettlebed Post Office® Nettlebed Service Station, Port Hill, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5DB Branch Temporary Closure I am writing to inform you that, regrettably, following the resignation of the Postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use, the above branch will be closing temporarily on Monday 12 February 2018. I would like to assure you that we are working hard to keep any period of closure to a minimum and are currently investigating the options available which will enable us to reinstate a Post Office service to the local community. In exploring this, it is important that any future service is sustainable for the person operating the service, and for Post Office Limited. If you have any questions you would like to raise about this matter, please write to me via the National Consultation Team at the address shown below. Please note that your comments...
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Planning applications

The council has received a planning application, reference P17/S4465/HH, for development work at the following location: Gannock Cottage Digberry Lane Nettlebed The application is for: Two storey extension and internal alterations You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link The council has received a planning application, reference P17/S4466/LB, for development work at the following location: Gannock Cottage Digberry Lane Nettlebed The application is for: Two storey extension and internal alterations You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0006/HH, for development work at the following location: 34 Priest Close Nettlebed The application is for: Single storey rear extension You can see details of the application on our website by clicking this link The council has received a planning application, reference P18/S0009/FUL, for development work at the following location: 34 Priest Close Nettlebed The application is for: NEW END OF TERRACE TWO STOREY HOUSE You can see details of the application on...
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Free Sugar and Jars

Please reply to Jan Kaye, Porthill, Nettlebed 01491 641292 I find I have been left with a 25 kilo bag and about another 15 kilos of granulated sugar and 120 glass jars ( 20gram size ). Is anyone making marmalade or could use the sugar in any way or any thoughts on where I could deliver the sugar to. Sadly food banks don’t want it as its loose. Contact Jan Kaye, Porthill, Nettlebed 01491 641292...
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