TWO district post offices which have been shut for more than a year have reopened.
The Post Office has confirmed the Tye Green Post Office, in Evelyn Wood Road, Cressing, and the Black Notley Post Office, in Bedells Avenue, Black Notley, have reopened their doors.
According to a spokesman, both locations have been shut since December 2022 due to “operational reasons”.
Black Notley Post Office reopened on May 14.
Tye Green reopened on May 21 and is currently open seven days a week 9am to 5pm and in several weeks will be opening at the previous time of 8am to 8pm.
Great Notley and Black Notley ward councillor, councillor Graham Butland was "delighted" with the news, explain how he believes the post office is an important business for the village.
He said: “I think post offices provide a valuable service to the public, particularly as many banks have closed down, and it helps to provide life to villages such as Black Notley, so I am really delighted.”
Back in action - Black Notley Post Office (Image: Black Notley Post Office)
A Post Office spokesman said: “Tye Green and Black Notley Post Offices have been temporarily closed for operational reasons since December 2022.
“These branches recently re-opened with the same operator.
“We know how important a Post Office is to a community and we apologise for any convenience caused during these closures.
“We welcome the return of these branches, and we hope that customers will continue to use both Tye Green and Black Notley Post Offices.”
Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide services are sold in all Post Office branches, except Banking Hubs and branches which offer collection and drop-off services only.
Postage services from other companies are also available in selected branches,
Some services operate at particular times, please ask at your local branch for further details.
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