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Paignton Post Office
P003062 - 02 April 2025 to 13 October 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy
At a Glance
This petition concerning paignton post office was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petitioners are concerned about the potential closure of Paignton post office, which they view as a vital part of their community.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government and the Post Office to reverse the decision to put Paignton post office at risk of closure.
Key Facts
- 108 directly managed branches (DMBs) are set for changes, including Paignton post office.
- DMBs account for less than 1% of the total network but generate significant losses for Post Office.
- Transitioning to a fully franchised network is expected to result in over £100 million of savings for the company over five years.
- Post Office intends to replace DMBs with mains branches where possible, offering similar services.
- All communities currently served by a DMB will have at least one mains branch within a one-mile radius.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
13 October 2025
Steve Darling
Lib Dem
Torbay
Presented
02 April 2025
Steve Darling
Lib Dem
Torbay
I rise to present a petition from the residents of Torbay in respect of protecting and saving Paignton post office, which is a vital part of Paignton town centre. Residents across the whole of Torbay value this resource, and it has a massive impact on community engagement and through the simple face-to-face engagement that many people get when they use the services, but also as a financial hub in the busy small town of Paignton. The petitioners call on the House of Commons to reach out to the Government and the Post Office to do the right thing and withdraw the threatened closure.
The petition states:
The petition of residents of the constituency of Torbay,
Declares that Paignton Post Office has been threatened with closure, and further declares that Post Offices, and the services they provide, are vital parts of our community.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government and the Post Office to reverse their decision to put Paignton Post Office at risk of closure.
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