Ashtead Post Office, is a cornerstone of our community situated at 39 The Street, KT21 1AA. Recently, Royal Mail announced plans to replace the existing pillar box outside our premise with a modern "smart box" designed to handle letters and small parcels conveniently. While technological advancements promise efficiency, these changes pose a significant threat to local businesses and community health.

For generations, Ashtead Post Office has been more than just a place for sending and receiving mail; it has been a community hub—a place where elderly and vulnerable villagers find support, friendship, and essential services. With this "smart box," Royal Mail's plans could divert parcel and letter traffic away from our Post Office counter, which in turn would directly reduce the income of the Postmaster possibly making the business unviable.

We urge residents to sign the online Petition to get the Post Office to change their mind and protect this long established local community hub. Go to:-

https://www.change.org/p/protect-ashtead-post-office-from-revenue-threats

The web site shows on 767 residents have so far signed but Ashtead has a population of 10,000+ so let's show our support for this vital business.