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Horspath Outreach Post Office
P003085 - 16 July 2025 to 02 September 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy
At a Glance
This petition concerning horspath outreach post office was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petitioners are concerned about the closure of Horspath Outreach Post Office on 28th March 2025, which has negatively impacted residents, particularly elderly people, parents, and those with mobility issues or without a car. Local businesses and community events have also been affected due to the insufficient coverage provided by the two substitute post offices located 3 miles away.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take immediate action to reopen Horspath Outreach Post Office.
Key Facts
- Closure date: 28th March 2025
- Next nearest service at Woodfarm post office is 2.2 miles away and open seven days a week
- Two substitute post offices are located 3 miles from Horspath
- The Government sets minimum access criteria ensuring 99% of the UK population lives within 3 miles of a post office
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
02 September 2025
Freddie van Mierlo
Lib Dem
Henley and Thame
Presented
16 July 2025
Freddie van Mierlo
Lib Dem
Henley and Thame
I rise to present a petition about Horspath outreach post office and to urge the Government to take urgent action following its closure in March 2025 and the retirement of the postmaster in nearby Great Milton. The outreach post office served as a vital community hub for residents. Many older and more vulnerable villagers now face significant barriers to accessing essential postal and banking services.
Over 600 residents—over half the village—have signed the petition, which shows just how important this is to them. I was happy to join Judy, Rebecca, Sheila, Shelagh and Anna to present this petition to 10 Downing Street. They join Sue and Derek in the Public Gallery today. I thank them, among others, for their hard work and dedication in bringing forward this petition.
It cannot be right that the retirement of a long-serving and dedicated postmaster is used as an excuse to cut services. The Post Office has a duty to residents of Horspath and should fulfil it. I hope that the Government and the Post Office will now take notice of the residents of Horspath and work together with them to ensure that residents can once again access those postal services.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take immediate action to reopen Horspath Outreach Post Office.”
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