East Suffolk Council
Concern over Post Office closures
Council Leader Cllr Caroline Topping and Cabinet Member Cllr Sarah Whitelock have written to the Post Office expressing their concern and disappointment regarding the closure of Post Office counter services in Leiston and Halesworth. They are asking for potential alternative sites within both towns to be sought, ensuring communities are not further disadvantaged.
In the letter they say: "Post Offices are a vital service for the communities these towns serve, which are largely rural in nature. They provide not only facilities for postal needs but also for banking, bill payments, and as a social lifeline for many residents, particularly older and less mobile people living in rural communities. As a result, the closure will significantly impact access to vital services and increase social isolation."