Two South London Post Offices set to close as part of 'Transformation Plan'

Two Post Office buildings in South London are at risk of closure as part of a round of cuts proposed by the Post Office announced this morning. The closures, if confirmed, would see 115 buildings across the UK closed as part of what the Post Office is calling its ‘Transformation Plan.’

The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents staff, has vowed to fight back after the Post Office revealed details of its controversial "transformation plan," which could lead to the closure of branches across the country.

The affected branches, which employ nearly 1,000 staff, are reportedly facing significant financial losses, according to Post Office officials. However, union leaders have strongly opposed the proposals, warning that closures and job cuts would have a devastating impact on local communities and workers.

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As the Post Office moves forward with its plans to restructure, the CWU has pledged to challenge the cuts, with protests and further action likely to follow.

These recent proposed closures will affect buildings owned by the Post Office, and which are known as Crown Post Offices. Among the 115 affected buildings are the Croydon High Street and Raynes Park Post Office branches.

Croydon’s branch, at 10 High Street, first opened in 1896 and was designed by Henry Tanner. In 2004, the Post Office closed five offices in the Croydon area, including the one on Croydon Road in Wallington.

The Raynes Park branch, at 1A Amity Grove, is housed in a more modern building near the train station. A survey by Locallife.co.uk once revealed that Merton residents faced the worst post office access in Britain, with 27,429 people for every branch in the borough.

Other branches affected in the capital include Brixton, Clapham Common, Kennington Park, East Dulwich and London Bridge branches.

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