Seven branches are due to close in York

The Post Office has announced a public consultation on plans to shut down the seven branches as part of its closure programme.

City of York MP Hugh Bayley is asking anyone who objects to the closures to contact him.

He said: "Post offices are at the heart of our communities and elderly people are especially dependent upon them.

"I want to make strong representations to the Post Office but in order to do so I need to know which closures will cause the most problems."

The branches under threat are Albermarle Road, Bishopthorpe Road, Boroughbridge Road, Clarence Street, Fishergate, Gale Lane and Holgate.