Wakefield city centre needs a Post Office.
The Post Office branch at Trinity Walk is set to close at the end of February, following a decision by TG Jones, the business where the branch is currently located.
I am working closely with Wakefield Council, the Post Office, Wakefield BID, and other local organisations to fight for a continued Post Office presence in the city centre - where it belongs. I am also extremely concerned about the impact this decision will have on branch staff, especially so close to Christmas, their busiest time of year.
A Post Office in the city centre is essential. It provides everyday services that people depend on, from posting parcels to accessing banking facilities.
Many older residents and those without easy access to online services rely on it for independence and convenience. Local businesses also depend on the Post Office to send goods and manage transactions, and losing this branch will make trading harder and more expensive.
For many, travelling out of town simply isn’t an option. Keeping a branch in the heart of Wakefield ensures these services remain accessible to all and helps maintain a vibrant, thriving city centre.
We cannot allow Wakefield to lose this vital service. Please add your voice to the campaign by signing the petition today.
Together, we can show how important this is and fight to keep a Post Office in Wakefield city centre.
Campaign Update!
Thanks to the brilliant support from residents, Wakefield BID, Wakefield Council and businesses across the city, we’ve successfully secured the future of our city centre Post Office.
The Post Office has now confirmed that services will remain in the heart of Wakefield, relocating to a brand‑new site on The Springs, opening in March 2026.
I’ve also urged the Post Office to work closely with the new operator to ask that the existing (brilliant) staff are given the chance to transfer across to the new branch. They’re hugely valued by local people and businesses, and their experience has been a real asset to the city centre.
Keeping a Post Office in Wakefield city centre means vital services stay accessible for everyone.
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and backed this campaign. Your support made this happen
