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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Great news' as Bournemouth post office mooted for closure is saved
The future of Westbourne Post Office has been secured after months of uncertainty. The branch will remain open but be operated by South Coast Retail, rather than directly by Post Office Ltd. The decision comes after a campaign led by Bournemouth West MP, Jessica Toale, which gained the support of more than 2,000 residents across the town. Ms Toale said: "This is great news. "The petition, and people's heartfelt comments, revealed Westbourne Post Office to be so much more than a place to send letters. "Local people relied on it to do banking, prepare documentation for travelling or driving, and stay connected to family and friends abroad. "I'm delighted that a suitable franchisee has come forward to take this site on and ensure these vital services remain in place." South Coast Retail, which already operates several Post Office branches and card shops across the region, including in Christchurch, Swanage, Dorchester and Weymouth, will run the branch while long-term arrangements are finalised. A Post Office spokesperson said: "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."
BBC News
04-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Takeover proposal for threatened Devon and Cornwall post offices
Post offices across Devon and Cornwall that had been earmarked for closure might now stay open following public campaigns to keep Post Office announced a proposal to run the threatened sites in Liskeard, Newquay, Bideford, Paignton, Teignmouth and Plymouth under a new of the sites are wholly-owned by the Post Office and on a list of 115 branches facing closure released in proposal is for the sites in Devon and Cornwall to be run under franchise by South Coast Retail based in Swanage, Dorset.
