The relocation of a Lanarkshire Publish Workplace has come below criticism with claims that its new premises is simply too small.
Publish Workplace introduced on Friday that the Bellshill Publish Workplace presently on Essential Avenue will shut on August 1 because of the expiry of its lease.
It is going to be moved to Bellshill Comfort Retailer on close by Hamilton Street within the city.
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Nonetheless, chief of North Lanarkshire Council Jordan Linden has criticised the Publish Workplace's choice to relocate the department.
He wrote on social media that he was "completely dissatisfied" that the Publish Workplace has determined to proceed with transferring the department into the Premier comfort retailer in Hamilton Street.
He continued: "I stay of the view that the positioning is insufficient in area, dimension and structure and that it's going to have a major affect by way of entry by way of parking to call however just a few points."
A letter from the Publish Workplace to prospects confirmed the choice, following public session.
The present department will shut on Monday, August 1 however the date of its opening on the retailer remains to be to be confirmed. Within the meantime prospects are inspired to make use of the branches in North Street and Viewpark Procuring Centre.
The session ran from April 22 till June 3 and attracted 96 responses, highlighting considerations over distance, parking accessibility and safety.
In response the Publish Workplace stated that the brand new location, 280 metres from the earlier website, is predicated on an "over-riding" want to take care of a service.
There may be restricted road parking whereas the Glebe Avenue automotive park is 60 metres from the brand new location and gives free parking for as much as two hours.
The structure of the shop will probably be modified to make sure compliance with Publish Workplace requirements.
The brand new location will supply three serving positions and the design will account for the wants of wheelchair customers.
In introduced the transfer final week, Publish Workplace stated: "We're presently finalising plans to relocate to Premier – Bellshill Comfort Retailer.
"We stay assured that the structure and site of the brand new department will proceed to fulfill buyer wants and ship a superb service, while securing the long-term viability of Publish Workplace companies in the area people."
Publish Workplace companies will probably be offered at three serving positions; one screened and two open serving positions.at a low-screened serving level on the retail counter.
The opening hours would be the identical as presently Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm; Saturday: 8.30am – 4pm.
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