The Lossiemouth community could lose its postal delivery office if cost-saving plans to relocate go ahead.
Royal Mail said the possibility of closing the branch on the town’s High Street was very real, describing it as “no longer fit for purpose”.
A spokeswoman said yesterday a transfer to Elgin Delivery Office would be part of continual efforts to improve productivity.
Royal Mail’s Morag Turnbull said: “This is part of Royal Mail’s ongoing transformation of its business and work to increase the efficiency of its operation as well as providing delivery offices that are fit for purpose for our staff and for our customers.
“No final decision has been made yet and we are committed to continuing to provide a first class service to our business and residential customers.
“The Lossiemouth Office is not fit for purpose, as we now deal with many more parcels. We expect that any move will have a minimal impact on our customers.”
Ms Turnbull stressed there would be “no compulsory redundancies” as a result of the proposed merger.
But local representatives for Moray have expressed their concerns at the potential closure, and have now arranged a meeting with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) in an attempt to safeguard the interest of staff and residents in the town.
MP Angus Robertson said: “Clearly the proposed closure of the Royal Mail Delivery Office will be a cause for concern in Lossiemouth and the surrounding community.
“We need to properly understand what the reasons are for this proposal, what the impacts on the community and workforce may be and whether alternative solutions that retain the Delivery Office are possible.”
Mr Lochhead, MSP for the region, added: “We need to get to the bottom of what exactly is being proposed, whether alternatives have been considered and what the impacts will be if it happens.
“Speaking to the union will be a key part of that and we are also keen to hear the views of people in the community. We will work closely with others to find a way forward on this issue.”