24 October 2017

PROPOSED MOVE FOR PEMBURY POST OFFICE

·  Move to Village News, 37 High Street, Pembury, TN2 4PH

·  Open seven days a week

·  Extra 15 hours a week

·  Modern open-plan retail environment

·  Six week public consultation

The Post Office is proposing to relocate Pembury Post Office to Village News, 37 High Street, Pembury, TN2 4PH.

Post Office services would be delivered from an open-plan till alongside the retail counter of the store.

Opening hours would be Monday – Saturday: 7am – 6pm; Sunday: 9am – 12 noon. This would be 15 extra hours of Post Office service a week including Sunday morning and earlier opening every day. This would make it more convenient for customers to visit.

Our partners and agents operate sub Post Office branches alongside their private retail business, and it is important that they make the very best use of their resources to ensure future sustainability of both their business and the Post Office service.

An opportunity has arisen for our postmaster, currently operating from 47 Hastings Road, Pembury, TN2 4PB, to incorporate Post Office services into their other local premises nearby with a convenience store also on site. Our partner firmly believes that the move will help safeguard the viability of their business, including the Post Office service.

The Post Office is now inviting customers and interested parties to give their comments on the move in a public consultation. During the public consultation, Post Office Ltd welcomes feedback on any issues customers would like considered before a final decision is taken on this proposal. The consultation will close on 5 December 2017. Submissions can be made during the consultation by Freepost YOUR COMMENTS to Post Office Ltd, via email to , via the Customer Helpline on 03457 22 33 44 or Textphone 03457 22 33 55.

Customers can also share their views online through the quick and easy questionnaire at postofficeviews.co.uk with the branch code 081948.

Pembury Post Office information sheet
Proposed new Post Office location (subject to local public consultation)
Address / Village News
37 High Street
Pembury
TN2 4PH
Post Office Opening hours / Mon / 07:00 - 18:00
Tue / 07:00 - 18:00
Wed / 07:00 - 18:00
Thu / 07:00 - 18:00
Fri / 07:00 - 18:00
Sat / 07:00 - 18:00
Sun / 09:00 - 12:00
Distance / 550 metres away from the current branch
Products & Services / The same range of services will continue to be available.
Accessibility &
Accessibility works / Access and facilities
The proposed premises has a wide door and level access at the entrance.
Transport/parking
Roadside parking is available nearby. There is a frequent bus service available between Pembury branch and the proposed location. The nearest bus stop is 110 metres away.
Local Public Consultation starts / 24 October 2017
Local Public Consultation ends / 5 December 2017
Proposed month of change / February/March 2018

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