Life in Kilburn has started the petition below:
We have been a regular user of the Kilburn Post
Office for many years and can personally testify to its essential role in our
community. With its ever-present long queue, it serves not only as a vital
service provider, but also as a social hub where discussions vibrate and
connections are made.
The decision by Gareth Thomas MP and Nigel Railton to close the Kilburn Post
Office strikes at the heart of our community. Kilburn Post Office is not just a
service - it is part and parcel of Kilburn's social fabric, aiding in
connecting its residents and supporting local businesses.
Moreover, in the larger picture, the closure affects more than just local
conversations. Post Offices nationally contribute significantly to local
economies; this includes Kilburn. Our Post Office facilitates local business
interactions, providing necessary services like postage, banking, official form
filling, identity verification and utilities, thereby empowering our local
economy.
Therefore, we appeal to Gareth Thomas MP and Nigel Railton to consider the detrimental
impacts of their plans on our town centre. The closure of the Kilburn Post
Office will not simply inconvenience the local people; it will rip out a part
of our social fiber and damage our local businesses. Please consider our plea,
and do not shut down a significant pillar of our community. Please sign this
petition in solidarity with the community of Kilburn and for the survival of
our cherished Post Office.
For reference here is a report on the impact of Post Offices. https://postofficeimpact.publicfirst.co.uk/
