The Post Office branch will close on 18th August. Therefore at this point, I cannot guarantee that a Post Office counter can be retained in Bennetts End." A petition has already been launched in a bid to "save" the area's Post Office service. It has attracted 159 signatures in less than 24 hours and reads: "We are calling on Post Office Ltd to stop the potential closure of Bennetts End Post Office and protect this vital local service for residents across Bennetts End, Leverstock Green and the surrounding communities. "For many people, a post office is a simple everyday convenience.