HUNDREDS of people have signed a petition protesting the closure of the post office in the Frankston CBD.
Earlier this month, Australia Post confirmed that it plans to close its branch at 54-58 Wells Street. It is the only corporate post office in the area – the closest four branches to it are licensed post offices.
The decision to close the Wells Street branch has sparked outrage. A petition authored by the Frankston Business Collective was sent around last week calling for the post office to remain open – as of 17 June it has more than 500 signatures.
“The proposed closure of the Australia Post – Frankston Central Post Shop on Wells Street will significantly impact local businesses and residents who rely on its services. This post office is vital for our community, providing essential postal and financial services that support daily operations and personal needs,” the petition read. “We urge Australia Post to reconsider this decision to ensure continued support for our thriving business community and residents.”
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy, and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke have all declared that the post office should not be closed. On social media last week Edbrooke said “we can’t let that happen. For our community members, for our businesses and our thriving city centre, this decision needs serious review.”
“We will be presenting this petition to our parliament and relevant ministers to fight this decision,” Edbrooke said.
Last week, Australia Post blamed a 40 per cent decrease in patronage for the closure. Australia Post did not offer further comment this week. The final operating day for the Wells Street branch is scheduled to be 9 August (“Post office permanently closed” The Times 14/6/2024).
The nearest post office to Wells Street is at 58 Yuille Street, around two kilometres away. 221 PO box customers at Wells Street will be moved to the Frankston PO Box Centre at 27 – 31 Playne St.
To view the petition visit change.org/p/stop-the-closure-of-australia-post-frankston-central-post-shop
Petition to save post office
