Glasgow North Labour

Ann McKechin condemns post office closure plan

October 23rd, 2007 | by Martin Rhodes (CLP Secretary) |

The Post Office has today announced that it plans to close four post offices in the Glasgow North constiutency. Ann McKechin MP has condemned the plans.

“This plan to close half of the post offices in the constituency is unacceptable. The Post Office plans to close Kelvindale, Hyndland, West End (Dumbarton Road) and Gilshochill Post Offices.

These plans are totally unacceptable. The Post Office must think again - these post offices provide a valuable local facility. They are more than just a business – they are an important part of our local communities. Why should residents in Glasgow North suffer such a disproportionate cut in services? The Post Office has said they want to close 20% of post offices over all, yet they want to close half of the post offices in this area. I am giving a clear message to the Post Office – don’t close our local offices.”

Ann is urging constituents to join the campaign to save the post offices from closure and has launched a local petition. If you would like copies of the petition contact Ann. It is important that the views of local people are made known to the Post Office in the six-week consultation programme. Ann’s campaign is supported by local MSPs Bill Butler, Patricia Ferguson and Pauline McNeill. They have issued a joint statement condemning the closure plans: “Local post offices are an important part of local communities. We want to see services improved and not post offices closed down. We would urge local residents to support this campaign to save these post offices.”