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Post Office details proposed franchise plans for ninth and final tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches
The Post Office has today (20 August) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the ninth and final 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 one Directly Managed Branch – Inverness – will, subject to consultation, will be operated by Co-op Group at their nearby Co-operative Food retail store in the Autumn.
In line with Post Office’s Principles of Community Engagement customer notification posters will arrive at the branch 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 plan will mean customers can continue to access the same Post Office products and services at a nearby location.”
Proposed ninth tranche franchise plans for Directly Managed Branches
Co-op Group
Branch | Full Address |
Inverness | 14 – 16 Queensgate, Inverness, IV1 1AX |
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
Announcement for eighth tranche - Post Office Corporate
