Post Office confirms East Park branch will no longer shut as hundreds sign petition

Sofie Jackson

16 September 2024 at 10:36 am·1-min read

The proposed closure of East Park Post Office has been cancelled after hundreds of residents signed a petition.

Located within Morrisons on Holderness Road, the Post Office was due to shut permanently on October 2. However, a petition launched on Hull East MP Karl Turner's website to save the Post Office was signed hundreds of times in two days.

The Post Office has now confirmed the branch in Morrisons will stay open. A Post Office spokesperson said: “We would like to announce that East Park Post Office in Hull is no longer closing on 2 October. The operator will continue to provide Post office services as normal.”

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Karl Turner MP said: "I am delighted that the Post Office have said that the East Park branch will remain open, thanks to the overwhelming support from our community.

"From the hundreds of signatures on our petition, coverage in the local media, to raising the in Parliament, this campaign truly highlighted the vital role our post offices play in communities like ours in east Hull. This victory is a testament to the power of community action and the importance of preserving essential community services for all.

"Moving forward, I will work closely with the Post Office and all involved to ensure that this branch remains open for good. Together, we will continue to advocate for the needs of our community and safeguard the essential services that our residents rely upon."

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