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Planned closure of Wood Green Post Office
P002799 - 31 January 2023
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
At a Glance
This petition concerning planned closure of wood green post office was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition is about the proposed closure of the Wood Green post office in Haringey, which many residents rely on for essential services such as collecting pensions and accessing cash. The loss would particularly affect elderly people and those with mobility issues.
Action Requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to take immediate action to ensure Post Office prevents the closure of this branch.
Key Facts
- WH Smith store is closing in early March.
- Over 1,061 people have signed the petition.
- Wood Green post office serves a high-deprivation area.
- Many residents would need to travel over a mile for essential services if it closes.
- 8 in 10 "temporary" Post Office closures remain closed for over one year.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
31 January 2023
Catherine West
Lab
Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Many of my constituents are extremely concerned about the loss of Wood Green post office when the WH Smith store closes its door in early March. It is a busy, well-used branch in an area of high deprivation, and many people rely on it to collect pensions and energy payments and to access cash. A lot of work is now going on with the local authority and partners to secure a new site in Haringey; they have my full support, but more than 1,061 people have signed this petition to save Wood Green post office, because even a temporary closure of this vital service would be a huge blow. The petition states:
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