Responding to the proposed Post Office closures in Risca Road and Malpas Road, Rosemary Butler said:

"The loss of these two Post Offices in Newport West would very regrettable and local people, particularly the elderly,would find that everyday life becomes that much more difficult.

"I will be watching the progress of the public consultation process very closely and will help in anyway I can.

"In the meantime I'm relieved that other post offices in my constituency are not on the list.

“I think now is the time to remind people that their local Post Office is an enormous asset and they should make the most of it. In other words use it or lose it! "

Wednesday, January 16