Residents in Shipley are being urged to put forward their views on the proposed closure of a post office.

The Windhill post office is earmarked for closure by Consignia in April as part of the group's restructuring and modernisation.

A spokesman for Consignia, formerly the Royal Mail, said: "In many cities and towns there are simply too many outlets competing for too little business.

"Along with increased running costs and concerns about future income, including changes to the way benefits are paid, many sub-postmasters will no longer have viable businesses unless changes are made." Eddie Herbert, head of area, said proposals to close post offices were not made lightly.

"We are anxious that customers and all relevant organisations understand our rational and have the opportunity to give their views. We have a responsibility to ensure that customers in Shipley will continue to have reasonable access to local post office products and services. Even after any changes are made, well over 95 per cent of customers will still live within a mile of a post office"

Make views in writing to the National Consultation Team, PO Box 641, St Albans, AL1 5XN by February 20.