The Post Office Ltd has been in touch about its plans to move Ongar Post Office from 109 High Street, Ongar to new premises at 21 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9DS.
I am told a recent consultation received 6 individual responses from customers and local representatives, with respondents welcoming the improved parking that would be available following the move. This feedback helped the Post Office understand customers’ views and to make sure that all such information was taken into account before finalising the plans.
The current branch will close at 13:00 on Thursday 9 November 2017, with the new branch opening, at 21 High Street, at 08:00 on Saturday 18 November 2017. If there are any unforeseen schedule changes which mean these dates change, posters will be displayed in branch to let customers know. During this short period of closure customers requiring Post Office facilities may use any convenient Post Office service. Details of two alternative Post Office branches have been provided:
High Ongar Post Office, 50 The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9NE
Kelvedon Post Office, Kelvedon Common, Brentwood, CM14 5TJ
Details of the new service:
Ongar Post Office 21 High Street Ongar CM5 9DS
Opening times Monday 08:00-18:00 Tuesday 08:00-18:00 Wednesday 08:00-18:00 Thursday 08:00-18:00 Friday 08:00-20:00 Saturday 08:00-20:00
Services The same range of Post Office services will continue to be available.
Access and facilities The new premises has a wide door and level access at the entrance.
Transport/parking Time restricted, roadside parking is available nearby.
Route 210 metres away from the current branch, along varied terrain.
Meanwhile, in Pilgrims Hatch, a Post office Ltd consultation into changes to the Harewood Road Post Office has been extended to end on 30th October after technical issues with the online survey made it difficult for customers to provide their comments. Updated Customer letters and Posters will be sent to the branch.