Local Lib Dems are demanding that Crescent Road Post Office is included in a review by the Post Office of its controversial branch closure plans. The news follows a campaign and petition by local Lib Dems to keep the branch open.

With five Haringey post offices earmarked for closure, the Government is moving to conduct a review of the Post Office’s controversial method of selecting branches for closure.

Lib Dems fear that the review could come too late to save the Crescent Road branch, and are urging the Post Office to include it in any review plans.

Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Cllr Lynne Featherstone comments:

“For months, we have had a situation where branches are being closed on an entirely random basis. This is unacceptable and I would welcome any review. However it must cover all branches including the one at Crescent road.”

Alexandra ward councillor and Lib Dem Deputy Leader Wayne Hoban adds:

“The Post Office must include Crescent Road in the review, as many local residents are dismayed at the closure plan, and will have to travel some distance to the nearest alternative branch. Earmarking branches for closure in this way is not acceptable and a full review must be undertaken.”