John Osborne, president of the nearby Royal Warwickshire Club, said: "I think it's disgusting that Royal Mail is leaving there. "We've been slaughtered over the years by industry and everyone pulling out. "In Coventry we have got no say in it and they have just ignored us. I understand it's been sold for student accommodation and if that's the case I think our club could benefit from it because it's somewhere for the students to go. If they want to go out for a social drink they will be more than welcome." The Bishop Street sorting office employed about 1,000 people and 500 jobs were thought to be at risk in Royal Mail's relocation plans. As well as the Northamptonshire sorting office, Royal Mail has set up two smaller delivery offices in Coventry, in Blue Ribbon Park, near Phoenix Way and Orchard Retail Park, off London Road. The first workers were relocated to the new Blue Ribbon office in January. Coventry City Council has refused to reveal what was planned for the Bishop Street site.