RESIDENTS concerns over the lack of Post Office services in Meriden have been raised to bosses.
Meriden and Solihull East MP, Saqib Bhatti, met with representatives of the Post Office and he explained the negative impact it is having on the community.
He explained the issue of access to cash for the elderly population in the village and how important the Post Office had been in that regard.
The temporary closure of the Meriden Post Office was announced in March following the retirement of the Post Office’s sub-postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use.
Since then Meriden has been without Post Office services, with the nearest branch located two miles away.
Several residents contacted Saqib about this issue and in response he wrote to the Post Office requesting the service be reinstated as soon as possible and, in the meantime, a mobile unit be provided for residents to use.
Mr Bhatti said: “I know how important having a Post Office is to Meriden village.
“My constituents have made it clear that this will negatively impact their community and make accessing essential services very difficult.
“I will continue to work with residents, local councillors, and the Post Office to find the best outcome possible for the Meriden community.”
He also started a petition alongside three local councillors, Heather Delaney, Tony Dicicco, and Andrew Burrow calling on the Post Office to restore its services to the local area.
For more or to sign the petition click here.
