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19 out of Bedfordshire’s 93 post offices were earmarked for closure as part of Post Office Ltd’s Network Change Programme.

Post Office Ltd carried out a consultation on proposed closures in Bedfordshire between 8 July and  26 August 2008.

Post Offices play a valuable economic and social role and the closures will be of considerable concern in local communities.   A working group has been set up to coordinate support in Bedfordshire.  Since the process and overall numbers have been agreed at a national level, there is little that can be done to reduce the overall number of closures proposed.  However we think that it is important that decisions are taken in the light of sound information and local knowledge, and that the criteria for closures are applied correctly.  All Bedfordshire’s local authorities and BRCC/BRAF worked together to make information available to communities about the closure programme.

• Partners have advised Post Office Ltd of relevant information (e.g. the new growth areas, areas of deprivation, access issues) with a view to influencing closure decisions, and the location of outreach services. 
• guidance was prepared on how to make effective representations about a proposed closure in your community
• this was backed up by information and maps to support people in making their case robust.
• Public meetings with Post Office Ltd and Postwatch were set up. and details will be published on this site.
• information has been submitted, along with copies of letters from local residents and notes from the public meetings, to the Post Office Ltd for their consideration.