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Rural Post Office reforms should not 'sacrifice' farming communities

Sarah Lee, director of policy at the Countryside Alliance, said postal service changes could leave rural communities at a disadvantage

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
"In rural areas like ours, Post Offices act as important community hubs and provide access to communication, banking, and other vital services, particularly for the elderly and those with limited connectivity."
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"In rural areas like ours, Post Offices act as important community hubs and provide access to communication, banking, and other vital services, particularly for the elderly and those with limited connectivity."

Reforms to Royal Mail's delivery obligations must not lead to a two-tier postal system that disadvantages farming communities, a rural campaigning group has warned. Ofcom has confirmed Royal Mail will...

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