Residents have expressed anger at the sudden withdrawal of post office outreach services from the village of Hope with virtually no warning.
Heather said “This came as a bolt out of the blue on Friday. They only sent a notice to the Parish Clerk on Friday that the service will cease as of this Monday (17th). No warning was sent to Hope Village Hall, where the event is held, and I only found out secondhand. Minsterley, the village just down the road, has had its outreach service withdrawn too.
“To add insult to injury they have now launched a consultation on the service after it has been closed!” It also doesn’t appear that the Post Office has made any attempt to find an alternative provider.“This is a most valued service. It is run at the same time as the weekly coffee morning which brings the whole community together. Now they will have to travel miles to get basic Post office services.
“This has come as a shock to the whole community. I have spoken to Pontesbury Post Office (who didn’t know either!) and will contact the management of the Post Office on Monday. I really urge everyone affected to fill in the consultation and make clear to the Post Office how valued and necessary this post office is!”
Consultation link: https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/pontesbury-outreach-services-sy5-0qa-556458/https: