Weaver Vale MP Graham Evans raises Sutton Weaver postcode complaints in Parliament

VILLAGERS looking to ditch their Runcorn postcode have had their case raised in Parliament.

Sutton Weaver is currently split between Runcorn (WA7) and Frodsham (WA6) postcodes.

But campaigners claim the confusion has caused emergency service vehicles to go to the wrong addresses and said it has also led to problems with postal deliveries.

Weaver Vale Tory MP Graham Evans told the House of Commons: “Sutton Weaver is divided by two separate postcodes, which has caused numerous problems to my constituents.

“Despite a very strong campaign by Sutton Parish Council, Royal Mail has refused to unify the village under a single postcode.

“May we have a debate on applications for postcode changes and enhancing local democracy?”

Leader of the House Sir George Young said he would pass the comments on to Business Secretary Vince Cable.

But he added: “Royal Mail will consider making changes only if they will not materially affect the efficiency of its nationwide network of operations.”