A PETITION has been launched to save the town centre Post Office at risk of closure.
The 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.
In response, Redditch MP Chris Bloore has started a petition to save the "vital lifeline for our community," which would be a "devastating blow" for the town if closed.
He said: "I am deeply concerned about the proposed closure of the Redditch Post Office—a vital service and lifeline for our community, especially our most vulnerable residents.
"This isn’t just another high street closure; it would mean losing essential, face-to-face support that people rely on for banking, bill payments, and more.
"Nearly two in five vulnerable customers use these services monthly, and without them, many risk social isolation and financial hardship.
"I have requested an urgent meeting with the Post Office to explore all options to keep these services in Redditch.
"The proposed closure of Redditch Post Office would be a devastating blow to our community, especially vulnerable residents who rely on in-person services.
"I’m fighting to keep it open, but I need your support—sign the petition to save Redditch Post Office".
People can sign the petition via Chris Bloore's website.
Others have 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".
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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