Quote Originally Posted by subseastu View Post
Just seen this on the italian consulate website for manchester. So it looks like if your in the midlands it'll mean a trip darn sarf.

HOW TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

THIS CONSULATE WILL CEASE ALL ACTIVITIES ON THE 30TH OF SEPTEMBER 2011.

For further information and appointments for the issue of Visas and Passports please contact the Italian Consulate in London.
... they don't make things any easier ... do they!?