An Arnold Post Office has had to remain closed due to delays in its relocation to the town centre. A statement has been released explaining the closure.
The Post Office, which is relocating from 2 Worrall Avenue to the new Arnold Market Place (AMP) development, was supposed to open this week. But a Post Office spokesperson said: “Arnold Post Office has needed to relocate from its Worrall Avenue location due to the planned redevelopment of the area.
"The branch is ready to open. However, the building needs to be formally handed over to the Postmaster. This is taking longer than planned."
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The nearest Post Office branches for Arnold residents are: Killisick Estate Post Office, 7 Beechwood Road, Arnold, NG5 8BA and Daybrook Post Office, 131 Sherbrook Road, Daybrook, NG5 6AS.
The statement continued: We know how important a Post Office is to a community and we hope that the branch will soon be open again. A date is being finalised and then Arnold will have a modern Post Office operated by the same experienced Postmaster and team.”
Released on the Arnold Post Office's Facebook page, a statement read: "Well as you can probably tell we have not opened today. I am sorry to inform you that we have no end in sight.
"As soon as I have a date I will let you all know. I'm sorry, our shop is ready but the building still hasn't been handed over, as soon as I hear anything I will be posting the information on here. Thank you for understanding."
Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne, said: "This is the biggest local high street investment for the borough in recent years and will soon become the home for several new business start-ups, as well as the new location for Arnold Post Office.
"As with any build on this scale there can be issues along the way and unfortunately a number of factors outside of the council's control, including the need for Western Power to construct a new electricity sub-station on-site, have held up the development and had a knock-on impact on the planned completion date.
"We completely understand and share the frustration these delays have caused to businesses, including Arnold Post Office, and the residents who rely on them. As a gesture of goodwill, we will be offering financial support to Arnold Post Office to help compensate for the inconvenience and disruption caused.
"Thank you to all our residents, new tenants, and local businesses for their patience whilst we work to cross the finish line and get this new addition to the borough open for the benefit of the local community.
"It’s hoped that the site will be officially completed and ready for opening in the coming days.”
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