Lancaster Post Office Closures
Proposals announced on January 22nd to close sub-post offices across the district have been met with anger and disbelief from residents and local councillors. The closure threat is part of a nationwide plan to axe upto 2500 Post Office from the network. Bulk ward Green Councillor John Whitelegg, who faces closure of the Ridge Post Office in his area, said ““This is a kick in the teeth for Ridge residents. Local post offices are an essential part of the community and do much more than sell stamps.”
Cllr Whitelegg went on to say “The closure of Ridge Sq post office will seriously hurt elderly people, those without a car and all those who need to use local services. This closure is a despicable attack on vulnerable people and local green party councillors will do all in their power to fight it”
Postoffices in the Lancaster Distict threatened with closure are:
- Ridge Square, Lancaster
- Bargain Booze, Higher Greaves, Lancaster
- Kellett Road, Carnforth
- Carr Lane, Middleton
- Nether Kellett
- Yealand Village Hal
- Calder Vale
- Glasson Dock
- Quernmore
The Post Office is carrying out a six week consultation on the closures. If you want to tell them what you think about thier proposals
Write to post Office Ltd at:
National Consultation Team,
Post Office Ltd,
FREEPOST CONSULTATION TEAM
Telephone: 08457 22 33 44
E-mail: consultation@postoffice.co.uk
www.postoffice.co.uk/networkchange