Labour councillors have launched a petition save Barnet Post Office.

They will be working on the campaign with Dan Tomlinson, Labour’s MP for Chipping Barnet.

They will  also be talking to Labour MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet, Catherine West, who managed to maintain post office provision in Wood Green when there was the threat of any post office presence being withdrawn.

The petition can be signed here: https://chng.it/KXJ9MDMFQY

High Barnet Councillor Emma Whysall said: “Barnet Post Office is an essential part of our High Street. Closing it would deeply impact  our local economy and community. Let’s fight together to keep it open and please sign the petition”.

MP Dan Tomlinson said: ” I am deeply concerned that Barnet Post Office has been earmarked for closure.

“Post offices are cornerstones in our local communities, providing vital services and creating jobs for residents.

“I encourage all constituents to make their voices heard and sign the petition launched in collaboration with our local councillors. Now and always, I will campaign to protect Chipping Barnet’s services.”

The proposed closure is part of a planned programme of shutting 115 post offices, announced on Wednesday 13th November. Other post offices that serve the borough that are under threat are Cricklewood and Golders Green. Cricklewood Post office is located outside the borough, but Barnet residents do use it.