Save Leighton Buzzard Post Office from closure

Leighton Buzzard Post Office has been named on a list of proposed Post Office closures. Our local post office is a vital life line for many local people and businesses and an important part of making sure our High Street continues to thrive in future year

Save Leighton Buzzard Post Office

To the Post Office, we the undersigned believe that Leighton Buzzard Post Office is a vital community asset for both local residents and businesses. We ask you to stop your closure plans for our essential community post office

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Leighton Buzzard Post Office taken the day it was included in a list of post offices threatened with closure — Leighton Buzzard Post Office is an historic post office threatened with closure.

Leighton Buzzard Post Office through the years

The Leighton Buzzard Post Office has been a central part of the town’s high street for well over a century, serving as both a vital local hub and an important part of our local economy - supporting local people and businesses. Established in the late 19th century, the post office has played a key role in connecting the town with the rest of the UK and beyond, adapting to meet the changing needs of its residents over the decades. From handling letters and parcels to managing essential services like banking, passports, and licenses, the post office has grown into much more than just a place to post parcels — it’s a vital community asset.

The role of Leighton Buzzard Post Office in the community

As high streets across the UK face challenges from online shopping and the rise of e-commerce, the role of the Leighton Buzzard Post Office is more crucial than ever. It draws consistent foot traffic, supporting other local businesses and sustaining the vibrancy of the high street. The post office's essential services ensures that residents continue to visit and engage with other nearby retailers, bolstering the town’s economy.

The Post Office plays a key role in supporting local businesses with banking and postal services. It's role serving as a banking hub as local high street banks close their doors, means it is an important part of our economy.

Retaining and evolving the post office is a vital step toward future-proofing Leighton Buzzard’s high street, helping it to remain a lively, resilient space that meets the needs of modern shoppers and businesses alike.

The threat of closure to Leighton Buzzard Post Office

The threat of closure to the local Leighton Buzzard Post Office is concerning for all local residents and businesses. Leighton Buzzard Post Office has been included on a list of proposed Post Office closures in many national media outlets. We are campaigning to make sure that the Post Office reconsider these plans and ensure that this vital local service is protected.