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Post Office details proposed franchise plans for sixth tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches
The Post Office has today (30 July) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the sixth 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 four operators from the same premises where they are currently located whilst the long-term arrangements for the branch are finalised.
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. Further details relating to the remaining Directly Managed Branches will be announced in tranches over the coming weeks.
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, with customers being able to continue accessing the same products and services with the same opening hours.”
Proposed first tranche franchise plans for Directly Managed Branches
Firstclass Managerial LTD
| Branch | Full Address |
| The Markets | 6-16 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DZ |
RF Retail
| Branch | Full Address |
| Belfast City | 12-16 Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 1LT |
| Dunraven Place | 4-5 Wyndham Street, Bridgend, CF31 1AB |
| Londonderry | 3 Custom House Street, Londonderry, BT48 6AA |
| Stroud | 16-17 Russell Street, Stroud, GL5 3AA |
South Coast Retail
| Branch | Full Address |
| Westbourne | 10-12 Seamoor Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9AW |
ZCO
| Branch | Full Address |
| East Dulwich | 74-76 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HH |
| Lupus Street | 121-125 Lupus Street, SW1V 3EW |
| Stamford | All Saints Place, Stamford, PE9 2EY |
| The City Of London | 12 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1AJ |
| Vauxhall Bridge Road | 167 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2ST |
| Worlds End | 351-353 Kings Road, London, SW3 5EX |
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
