Ealing Labour councillors say 'time is running out' to save the Southall Crown Post Office, which is due to close on 5 March 2024.

Ealing Council on Wednesday (21 February) passed a motion at the full council meeting to halt the proposed closure of Southall Crown Post Office.

Labour cllrs say Southall Crown Post Office is a 'vital community asset' and a 'key part' of Southall Broadway.

Adding that without it, the community would struggle to access services such as banking facilities.

Working alongside the MP for Ealing Southall, Virendra Sharma, and members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), Ealing Labour say it is doing all it can to stop the closure.

Peter Mason, Leader of Ealing Council and ward councillor for Southall Green, said, "Southall Crown Post Office is a crucial lifeline for our residents and people in Southall have been clear – it must not close.

"Southall has a strong and thriving small business community, but the closure of the Southall Crown Post Office will have a huge impact that will be felt across the high street.

"Ealing Labour will fight to keep the Post Office open, but the Government must work with Post Office management to save this vital community asset".

Councillor Louise Brett, Cabinet Member for Decent Living Incomes, said, "Southall Crown Post Office is essential to people and business across Southall. Post offices generate over £3 billion a year of spending in nearby shops and businesses and their closures over the last few years have been a huge blow to our high streets.

"I am deeply concerned about the impact that the proposed closure of the Post Office will have on Southall, and I urge the Post Office to work with us to save it".

Bassam Mahfouz, Labour Assembly candidate for Ealing and Hillingdon, said, "Southall Crown Post Office is more than just a post office, it's the beating heart of Southall Broadway – a lifeline for older people and small businesses. 

"87% if people agree that the Post Office is an essential service for vulnerable and lonely people, whilst 43% of small businesses say they would not be able to continue functioning without the Post Office. The Government must step in to save it."

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan believes the closure of post offices across the capital could be avoided,

Khan said: "These closures are not inevitable, they are a political choice by a Tory Government which has overseen years of austerity and neglect of our high streets. 

"The Government must step in to prevent the closure of the Post Offices in Southall and Clapham.

"Post Offices and their dedicated staff provide a vital service to their communities and I'm proud to support the CWU's campaign." 

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