It's estimated that 8 of West Dorset's 48 sub post offices could close as a result of the Government's plans. In 1997 there were 55 sub post offices in this area.

A list of Post Offices under threat in West Dorset will appear here as soon as they are announced.

 

Update - 10.01.07

Oliver Letwin announces new initiative to

support West Dorset Post Offices

Oliver Letwin, who has campaigned vigorously against post office closures both locally (at Toller Porcorum and Bradpole) and nationally, is now seeking to establish a task force. This will consist of representatives of all levels of local government and local bodies, others with expertise in the field, and volunteers willing to lend their support. Their role will be to prepare plans to increase revenues or find imaginative ways of sharing costs for sub-post offices that are threatened as a result of the Government’s new proposals.

If you live in West Dorset and would like to contribute to this effort, please make contact with Oliver here.