Mr Clifton-Brown who has sent 12 detailed submissions regarding each of the affected branches was commenting today after recent discussions with Postwatch.
The MP said “they (Postwatch) are very unhappy about the closure of the Stratton and Beeches branches, particularly now it has emerged that the Crown Post Office currently in Castle Street may now move to WHSmiths in Cirencester”
“In my submissions for these two branches I highlighted how ill equipped the Crown Post Office was for the new trade that would occur post closures. The decision to move to WHSmiths would exacerbate the problems I have clearly highlighted still further”
“A successful resolution to these matters will not see the end of my campaigning, there are 10 other branches scheduled for closure or outreach and I am determined to see a satisfactory resolution for all affected residents”
Post Office Ltd have yet to make an official statement on the matter, but Mr Clifton-Brown said he was hoping that Postwatch would use their statutory powers to ask Post Office Ltd to reconsider the closures.
On hearing the news Councillor John Burgess (Cirencester-Beeches Ward) said “this is the first bit of good news we have had about our Post Offices in months. I hope that common sense will prevail when Post Office Ltd make their final decision.
