The heart of our community, the Pensford Royal Mail sorting office, post office, and newsagent, has been pivotal for our villages, including Publow, Pensford, Stanton Drew, Chelwood, Woolard, Compton Dando, Norton Malreward, Norton Hawkfield, and nearby areas. The closure of the sorting office will threaten the viability of the newsagent and post office. 

The news of closing the sorting office - and the impacts this will have on the post office and newsagent - deeply concerns many in our communities. It will significantly damage the local economy, job security, and day-to-day convenience for individuals who depend on it daily. For those already facing difficulties with internet connectivity or who are not tech-savvy, this post office is their only reliable link to the broader world. Reaching an alternative will mean long car journeys and increased travel costs, while people with no car or with limited mobility will be completely cut-off. Its closure will disproportionately impact the more vulnerable members of our communities.

We call upon the authorities to reconsider any plans regarding the closure or relocation of the Pensford Royal Mail sorting office. Such a decision would not only weaken our community bonds but also challenge the viability of maintaining a vibrant and connected rural life in Pensford and its surrounding areas.

What you can do

- Join us in urging the decision-makers to keep our essential service rooted in its rightful place, ensuring our community remains connected, supported, and thriving. Please sign this petition to safeguard the future of the Pensford Royal Mail sorting office and, with it, the heart of our communities.

- Supporting our local post office and newsagent with every opportunity. Once this crucial pillar to our communities is gone it would likely be gone for good. Please join us in doing everything in our power to make sure that doesn't happen.