Oakworth Co-op Post Office Faces Closure Due to Unsustainable Losses

Hey, guess what’s happening in Oakworth. The Co-op store is shutting down its post office. It looks like it will close by the end of May. The Co-op says it just isn’t making enough money.

Local council members aren’t happy about it though. They think the post office is super important, and many people rely on it. Losing it would really hurt many residents there.

Council member Luke Maunsell thinks it’s a bad idea. He believes Oakworth needs a local post office. He truly wants them to rethink the decision to close it.

Another council member, Mark Curtis, agrees. He says people need a post office nearby and does not like the idea folks must travel so far. He wants everyone to work together and stop this.

The Co-op says they need to ensure their store survives. They review services to help their members. They know the closure is not good news, but the post office loses money, so they had to do this.

Post Office Ltd seeks someone to run it elsewhere. They say the closure date is likely the end of May. They also know it’s important to the community and seek local retailers interested in the opportunity.