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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
New Guernsey post office to open without wheelchair access
The new post office in the centre of Guernsey's capital will not have wheelchair access when it opens, Guernsey Post has listed building, at 7 Commercial Arcade, will be the only post office in St Peter Port town centre when it opens on a high step meant it would not be accessible to wheelchair users and some other people with physical Gallienne, head of corporate engagement, said the building's listed status meant there were "some challenges" making alterations but Guernsey Post said it was exploring options for a temporary ramp. 'Long-term solution' Ms Gallienne said Guernsey Post was "working closely with the planning department and the States' disability officer to explore a long-term solution" to improve wheelchair access."We are committed to ensuring this location is welcoming and accessible to everyone," she Post said customers who needed step-free access could use the Envoy House branch which was fully accessible.A small postal museum was also due to open at the end of July on the top floor of the building. 'Heart of the town' Guernsey Post said the new post office would "offer a full range of postal services in a more modern, central setting".Chief executive Steve Sheridan said: "We look forward to welcoming customers into a refreshed space that reflects the evolving needs of our community."The new post office will offer additional services including foreign currency, gifts and stamp collectables, Guernsey Post Gallienne added: "We are really pleased to be opening our new post office right in the heart of town. "Being part of the arcade places us in a vibrant and well-used location with convenient access for customers."The North Plantation Post Office will be closed on Monday 7 July to "facilitate the transition".However, PO Box holders can access their boxes until 12:00 customers at North Plantation will have their collection point moved to the Guille-Allès Library which already operates an EBox service, it added.
ITV News
4 days ago
- Business
- ITV News
Guernsey Post announces ten redundancies as it restructures freight service
Guernsey Post will cut ten jobs as it restructures to try and make efficiency savings. From September, the company's freight subsidiary HR Air will be split, with Guernsey deliveries brought into the island's main postal operations, while HR Air's customer services and admin will move to Jersey. Guernsey Post Chief Executive Steve Sheridan says they will support all workers affected by redundancy and the HR brand continues to be an important part of the wider business. He explains: "This has been a very difficult decision, but a necessary one to respond to changing market dynamics and ensure we are operating in a way that is both efficient and sustainable. "Our priority is to support our colleagues through this transition while continuing to deliver reliable and high-quality service to our customers." The changes are part of Guernsey Post's 'business transformation programme' which started in 2023 and aims to secure the organisation's long-term future. Want the inside track on the key issues that will shape Guernsey's Election this June? Listen to Guernsey Votes, an ITV Channel podcast packed with expert guests, local insight and analysis you can trust...
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Guernsey Post to offer staff voluntary redundancy
Some Guernsey Post employees are to be offered voluntary redundancy as part of a restructuring process, bosses company said the move was part of the next phase of plans which were aimed at dealing with financial pressures and making efficiency added that, along with voluntary redundancy for eligible employees, 10 roles at its freight subsidiary HR Air were set to be cut as it moved customer service and administrative functions to executive Steve Sheridan said it had been a "very difficult decision" to take, but one Guernsey Post felt was necessary to remain sustainable. Mr Sheridan said: "These changes affect both Guernsey Post and HR Air and are part of a broader effort to strengthen our operations for the future."Our priority is to support our colleagues through this transition while continuing to deliver reliable and high-quality service to our customers."The firm said it was in consultation with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the Guernsey Post Employee Representative Group over the plans.
