Are UK libraries post offices of future?

Would You Like Stamps with that copy of Harry Potter you’re checking out? If so, you might be in luck if you live in Norfolk County, England. Post offices could be created in libraries as county council chiefs look for ways to prevent vital services from vanishing from Norfolk communities.

With the imminent closure of 48 post offices in the county, Norfolk County Council is setting up a special group to look into the possibility of using county council buildings for branches.

The proposal for libraries to be used is one of the suggestions by the new working group, set up by councillors, although they stress the suggestions are “at a very early stage”.