The following notice has been received from the Post Office for sharing with the local community. This is regarding the unplanned closure of the West Harptree post office, the full letter can be seen online, here is a partial extract, please see full details online:
https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/west-harptree-bs40-6ea-331511
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We are writing to inform you that, regrettably, following the resignation of the postmaster and the withdrawal of the premises for Post Office use the above branch closed on Thursday 15 May 2025.
Please accept my apologies for the late notification on this occasion.
When a Post Office branch closes, through postmaster resignation, Post Office undertake a comprehensive review of the network to ensure that it continues to meet evolving customer needs in a very challenging economic climate. This review examined the network at a very detailed, local level, analysing customer demand and accessibility of Post Office services. Consequently, we are not looking to replace West Harptree Post Office at this time.
If you have any questions you would like to raise about this matter, please write to me via the National Consultation Team at the address shown at the end of the letter. Please note that your comments will not be kept confidential unless you expressly ask us to do so by clearly marking them
“In Confidence”.………clipped content ……………
Scott Lacey
Area Change Manager
How to contact us:
comments@postoffice.co.uk
postofficeviews.co.uk
FREEPOST Your Comments
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The letter includes further information, including alternative branches and principles of community engagement.
Please use the following contact details given on the notice if you have any comments or questions:
Postofficeviews.co.uk
Comments@postoffice.co.uk
FREEPOST Your Comments
Call: 03452 66 01 15
Textphone: 03457 22 33 55
- Posted: 4th June 2025