Campaigners were out in force in the Fylde at the weekend amid fears rural post offices in the borough could be shut down, according to the Blackpool Citizen.
Government plans could see up to 2,500 rural post offices closed across the country, with the full list due to be announced in January.
Fylde borough currently has 24 post offices open, but eight have been closed since 1999.
Campaigners took to the streets of St Annes over the weekend, and were collecting signatures to fight any proposed closures.
Post office campaigner, Coun Cheryl Little, who represents the Fairhaven ward, said: "We had a remarkable day with much support from the people of St Annes and the sub post master at Wood Street.
"I strongly feel that post offices are a vital lifeline in many people's day to day lives and shutting them does not make sense."
Post Office Ltd managing director, Alan Cook, said: "Taking the decision to close any post office branch is always very difficult and we know will cause concern to many of our customers.
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