Political commentator says locals expect services to be efficient but for nothing to change
A political commentator says there can be a contradiction in public expectations when it comes to services on the high street.
The Island has experienced a number of closures of businesses like banks and post offices in recent years.
The increasing use and availability of online services is often cited as the reason for closures.
Alistair Ramsay says it can be difficult to tick every box:
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