Kennington Association

The Postmaster of Vauxhall Street Post Office and Kate Hoey MP have called on everyone to come along tomorrow (Wednesday) for a photo call with the SLP at 12.00 noon at the Post Office to celebrate the announcement that the Lambeth Walk/Vauxhall Street post office is to be saved from closure.

Kate Hoey said “This is wonderful news for the community and is down to the well organised and thoughtful campaign by us all to tell the Post Office that our Post Office is greatly needed and valued by everyone. Thanks to the whole community - just as we once saved Vauxhall primary school from closure we have now saved the Post Office". Please come along tomorrow.

The Post Office’s decision on Lambeth Walk and the other Post Offices can be found at

ftp://ftp.royalmail.com/Downloads/public/ctf/po/London_decision_booklet.pdf

Post Office® Lambeth Walk branch
The main concerns expressed by respondents during the local public consultation in relation to our proposal to close this branch related to the potential impact the proposed closure could have on the community in general and, in particular, local elderly customers, some of whom live in sheltered housing. Respondents also highlighted that transport links in the area are limited and raised concerns in relation to the queues at alternative branches. A petition was also submitted during the local public consultation, opposing the closure and respondents highlighted local developments, including a new development framework from the local council.
Post Office Limited has considered all responses to local public consultation and has conducted a review of this proposal. Post Office Limited recognises that there is a significant amount of sheltered accommodation in the surrounding area as well as a residential and business regeneration project.
Further, there is no direct bus route between the Post Office® Lambeth Walk branch and Post Office®
Kennington Park branch and both the suggested alternative branches are in areas with limited shopping facilities and are therefore unlikely to be the natural destination for customers from Post Office® Lambeth Walk branch.
In light of these and all other relevant factors, including the needs of its vulnerable customers, Post Office Limited has decided not to proceed with its proposal to close this branch. Post Office® Lambeth Walk branch will therefore remain in the Post Office® network.

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