The leader of Plymouth City Council has penned a furious letter to the Post Office after the announcement that the Mutley Plain branch will be closing, against the wishes of the local community.
The closure of the Crown Post Office at Mutley Plain threatens to leave many residents without easy access to essential postal and banking services, which are particularly important for elderly residents and small businesses. The branch is well used for its full range of services and accessibility for people with disabilities and parents with pushchairs.
At the last Full Council meeting, the Council unanimously agreed a Motion on Notice (put forward by Councillor Angela Penrose), establishing the Council’s dismay at the Post Office plans to shut the branch.
Councillor Tudor Evans has written to Nigel Railton, Post Office Limited’s Interim Chair, to urge a rethink. He said: “The closure of this post office will be a devastating blow to Mutley Plain. The branch provides services that are indispensable to our residents, especially older adults.
“The branch provides essential services for many who don’t have internet access, it’s a vital resource. Many still bank, pay their bills and transfer money there, and rely on postal services to communicate. The assistance provided at the post office can often be a lifeline.
“Asking people to travel further for basic services will place an unfair burden on some of our most vulnerable residents. I urge the Post Office to listen to the community’s concerns and keep this essential service open.”