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Post Office details proposed franchise plans for eighth tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches
The Post Office has today (13 August) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the eighth tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
Over recent weeks, the Post Office has published the proposed details for a significant number of Directly Managed Branches to be operated from the same premises where they are currently located whilst the long-term arrangements for the branch are finalised. The Post Office has also published proposed off-site franchise plans for a small number of Directly Managed Branches. (See notes to editor 1).
It is proposed that 12 Directly Managed Branches will be operated by six operators. Some of these branches will operate from the same premises where they are currently located whilst the long-term arrangements for the branch are finalised and others will, subject to consultation, be operated from a nearby store.
In line with Post Office’s Principles of Community Engagement customer notification posters will arrive at the individuals branches to be displayed and local stakeholders are being informed of the proposed plans for their individual branch.
A Post Office spokesperson 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. Our proposed franchise plans mean branches will continue to operate from the same premises while the long-term permanent proposal is confirmed, or will relocate to a nearby location, with customers being able to continue accessing the same products and services.”
Proposed eighth tranche franchise plans for Directly Managed Branches
First Class Managerial
Branch | Full Address |
Prestwich | 2 Kingswood Road, Prestwich, M25 3NS |
Hendersons
Branch | Full Address |
Bangor | 143 Main Street, Bangor, BT20 4AQ |
Newtownards | 8 Frances Street, Newtownards, BT23 4FA |
Ryman
Branch | Full Address |
Great Portland Street | 54 – 56 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7NE |
South Coast Retail
Branch | Full Address |
Romsey | 15 – 25 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8WA |
UOE
Branch | Full Address |
Kirkwall | 15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1DD |
Stornoway | 16 Francis Street, Stornoway, HS1 2AD |
ZCO
Branch | Full Address |
Cosham | 13 High Street, Cosham, PO6 3EH |
Merthyr Tydfil | 3 John Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 OAB |
Portsmouth | Slindon Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1AB |
Port Talbot | 139 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1NG |
Yate Sodbury | 1 South Parade, Yate, BS37 4BB |
ENDS
Notes to Editor 1
Announcement for first tranche - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for second tranche - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for third tranche - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for TGJones - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for Ryman - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for sixth tranche - Post Office Corporate
Announcement for seventh tranche - Post Office Corporate
