POSTWATCH, the independent consumer watchdog for postal services, wants to hear from rural consumers about what they use their local post office for - and what changes might improve its service.

We are looking for volunteers to complete a short, written questionnaire on the subject. It is aimed at anyone living in a rural community (defined as having fewer than 10,000 inhabitants) and will help Postwatch to advise on how the rural post office network might best meet the needs of consumers in the future.

If your rural post office is important to you, please let us have your views. You can get a copy of the questionnaire by ringing Postwatch Northern England on 01274 207218, faxing 01274 230042 or e-mailing info@postwatch.co.uk

Judith Donovan,

Regional chairman,

Postwatch Northern England,

Devere House,

Vicar Lane,

Bradford.

Updated: 09:38 Tuesday, May 03, 2005