Leader of Pendle Borough Council has asked for an urgent meeting with Post Office bosses following the news today that the post office in Brierfield is due to close next week.

Cllr iqbal said “it is wrong for post office bosses to give local people a weeks notice before withdrawal of services in Brierfield. I have asked for an urgent meeting including Brierfield and Reedley representatives to discuss this service”

Chairman of Brierfield Area Committee Cllr Naeem Ashraf added “this is yet another service being taken away from Brierfield and is totally unacceptable “

Reedley Ward Cllr Mohammed Hanif added “I know of local people including elderly and disabled residents who cannot travel elsewhere to use post office services. It’s extremely underhand to issue a letter giving 7 days notice”

Picture of Brierfield elected representatives outside the post office due for closure