Local Liberal Democrats Lead Fight to Save London Bridge Post Office

Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition to Save London Bridge Post Office, which is one of 115 larger ‘crown branches’ that have been listed at risk of closure. 

The planned closure of London Bridge Post Office threatens to leave many residents without easy access to essential postal and banking services, which are particularly important for elderly residents and small businesses. As a commuting hub, it is also a vital resource for those who travel into the area for work. 

London Bridge Post Office provides critical services for residents, from postal services to bill payments and financial transactions. 

Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Rachel Bentley have also jointly written to the Chief Executive of the Post Office to urge a rethink. In their letter, they draw particular attention to the fact that a nearby Post Office on Blackfriars Road had been closed “temporarily” last year, but is still closed to this day.  

In 2022, the Labour group in Southwark voted down a suggestion from the Liberal Democrats for the council to campaign to re-open community Post Offices.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition and Borough and Bankside Councillor said: 

“The closure of London Bridge Post Office would be a devastating blow to our area. This facility provides services that are indispensable to our residents, especially older adults. 

“Asking people to travel further for basic services would 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 for the people of London Bridge and the surrounding areas. 

Cllr Rachel Bentley, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader of the Opposition added: 

“We have launched a community petition to make clear the strength of support for saving London Bridge Post Office – we need to show that this is an issue residents care about, and that we are not prepared to lose another service.” 

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• The petition can be found here