Morecambe Post Office is one of two earmarked for closure in Lancashire
Earlier this week, The Post Office confirmed the proposed closure of 115 branches including two in Lancashire - Morecambe and Poulton, and two in Cumbria - Kendal and Barrow.
A Poulton councillor has urged locals to sign his petition which he has launched in a bid to save the branch which he says is used by 3,500 every week. Cllr Paul Hart said in his petition: "The post office is a vital service in the heart of Morecambe, and it must stay open. Meanwhile, Poulton MP Andrew Snowden, the former Police and Crime Commissioner in Lancashire, has also launched a petition to save his local Post Office - the second county branch earmarked for closure.
"As there are no banks in Poulton, the post office maintains an irreplaceable presence, ensuring secure access to critical financial services. The planned closure of this significant institution will not only undercut the social fabric of our community but also will have an ongoing economic effect on our town centre and local businesses.
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