The Worsley and Eccles MP Michael Wheeler has shared his concerns over the Eccles Post Office being at risk of closure.
The branch on Church Street may have to close because the Post Office is pulling out.
The decision will see the closure of more than 100 branches across the country, including two in Salford, that include both Eccles and the Salford Precinct.
The move could see all 115 branches transferred to retail partners or postmasters, or potentially closed.
Worsley and Eccles MP Michael Wheeler said: “I am extremely concerned about reports that the Post Office’s strategic review could put our Crown Post Office in Eccles at risk.
“I listened carefully to Gareth Thomas MP, the Government minister with responsibility for the Post Office, as he gave a statement to Parliament today where he said that no decisions to close any or all of the directly managed branches had been taken’by the Post Office.”
The MP promised to do all he can to protect this valuable local service.
He continued: “I know how important the Post Office is to many people in and around Eccles who rely on it, particularly as many other commercial bank branches have closed or are about to close.”
He says he will follow this up with the Minister and the Post Office to hopefully keep the site open.
And with the announcement of the closure of the local Halifax branch on Church Street in January 2025, it has caused concerns for the Eccles community.
One resident Christine Leach shared: “The Halifax closes in January. Where are you supposed to do your banking when the PO closes?”
Another local, Ervis Zenelcanaj added: “This branch is always always busy. Why on earth would you close this?”
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