Uncertainty remains over Romsey's Post Office as it is confirmed it is one of more than 100 which will be offloaded.
The site, on Church Street, could be taken over by a large franchising business or a postmaster themself.
And while the Post Office expects the majority of the 108 locations to continue running at their current sites, some could face closure as franchises are moved to different premises, affecting staff.
The move is part of efforts by the Post Office to generate cash to help it increase pay for postmasters.
It is estimated that around 1,000 workers are employed across the 108 branches.
Post Office chairman Nigel Railton said: “Moving to a fully franchised network is one part of enabling the Post Office to deliver a New Deal for Postmasters, helping to create a long-term, sustainable future for the Post Office.
“By franchising these branches, we are protecting access to our services for communities right across the UK and realising £40 million worth of savings that will enable us to uplift postmasters’ remuneration by up to 10%.”
As previously reported, there have been several attempts to secure the future of the Post Office in Romsey, with both the Liberal Democrats and Conservative parties launching petitions to keep it open.
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