An MP has launched a campaign to save Barnoldswick's Royal Mail delivery office amid fears it could close.
Pendle and Clitheroe MP Jonathan Hinder says he was left "shocked" after a surprise visit to the delivery office, where he spoke directly to frontline postal workers.
Mr Hinder said he had visited the site after receiving complaints from constituents about postal deliveries across the West Craven area.
According to the MP, Royal Mail is considering closing the Barnoldswick office, a move he believes would have a significant impact on both staff and residents.
He said: "After receiving many emails from constituents about the continued poor service in the West Craven area, I went on a surprise visit to the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Barnoldswick.
"No head office people – just me talking to the frontline staff.
"I was shocked to hear that Royal Mail are making plans to shut the Barlick Delivery Office."
Mr Hinder warned that closing the office would mean posties travelling from Nelson to carry out their delivery rounds in West Craven, potentially reducing the time available for deliveries.
He also raised concerns about the impact on residents who need to collect missed parcels.
"If it closes, our hard-working posties would have to travel from Nelson to do their rounds, taking up time that could be spent delivering mail," he said.
"Shutting this site would also mean people living in West Craven would have to travel to Nelson to collect their parcels."
The Labour MP also criticised the privatisation of Royal Mail, arguing that it should continue to operate as a public service.
He said: "Despite being a public service, Royal Mail was sadly privatised under the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition.
"I am calling on the private owners to do the right thing and keep this vital local office open."
Mr Hinder has launched a petition calling on Royal Mail to retain the delivery office and is urging residents to back the campaign.
The campaign comes amid wider changes at Royal Mail after the company announced plans for an organisational review that could lead to the loss of up to 2,500 head office and support function jobs by the end of 2027.
Royal Mail said it is undergoing a "significant transformation" as it adapts to a rapidly changing market, with letter volumes having fallen by more than 70 per cent from their peak while demand for parcel deliveries continues to grow.
Chief executive Alistair Cochrane said the changes would allow the company to reduce costs and simplify processes while investing further in services for customers.
However, trade unions have raised concerns about the impact on staff and services.
Martin Walsh, deputy general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, described the announcement as evidence of a company that was "demoralising staff and failing to deliver for customers and the wider community".
The intervention by Mr Hinder comes amid fears in West Craven that any closure of the Barnoldswick delivery office could further affect postal services in the area.
Royal Mail has been approached for comment.