RESIDENTS are outraged at the announcement that Redditch Post Office could be closed down.
The town centre Post Office on Alcester Street is one of more than a hundred branches across the country that are facing closure under a major overhaul.
The Post Office revealed it is looking to offload around 115 directly-owned branches within its 11,500-strong network, which could see them transferred to retail partners or postmasters, or potentially closed.
Around 1,000 workers employed across the branches could find their roles at risk, with the Post Office confirming that hundreds of further jobs are under threat as its headquarters looks to streamline office operations.
Redditch MP Chris Bloore said: "I am deeply concerned about the proposed closure of Redditch Post Office—a vital lifeline for our community, especially vulnerable residents.
"I've written to the Post Office to meet with them urgently about keeping these essential services in our town centre.
"We can’t afford to lose them".
Others also shared their concerns on Facebook.
Anna Kelly described the proposal as "ridiculous."
Rita Rogers said: "Now this needs fighting against. You can't have Redditch town centre without a Post Office".
Hannah Louise Masters said: "Businesses also need the Post Office in town".
Sallyann Preece said she has her "fingers crossed" that the branch will stay open.
A Post Office spokesperson said: “We are considering a range of options to reduce our central costs.
“This includes considering the future of our remaining Directly Managed Branches, which are loss-making.
“We have long held a publicly-stated ambition to move to a fully franchised network and we are in dialogue with the unions about future options for the DMBs.”
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