Another York post office could go, it has emerged.
As YorkMix reported on Monday, Morrisons has announced it is closing its shop in The Village, Haxby.
It will shut on 16 April. But the store is also home to the post office, which will also have to close.
Haxby and Wigginton’s Lib Dem councillors have started a campaign to save the Haxby post office.
A Lib Dem spokesperson said: “We understand Morrisons intend to move the post office to Oak Tree Lane, in the south of Haxby, but this area is not as accessible for the many local residents who currently use the facilities.
“It also has many other weaknesses such as vehicle access, parking space and not enough floor area.”
A Post Office spokesperson said: “We have been informed by Morrisons that they have made the difficult decision to close the Morrisons Daily store where Haxby Post Office is located.
“The store is due to close on 16 April and we are currently finalising the date when the Post Office will close.
“We fully recognise the inconvenience this will be for our customers. Whilst we assess nearby provision of Post Office services, we would encourage our customers to use New Earswick, Strensall and Huntington. We will now carry out a review of Post Office provision in the area.”
Cllr Andrew Hollyer said: “This closure is a blow to the store staff, residents and small businesses like my own, which depend on our local post office.
“The village centre Morrisons must remain open until a new operator for the Post Office steps in.”
The Lib Dems have launched a petition to save the post office. You can sign it here.