The Precinct Post Office is to re-open under new management at the same location to restore service to the community once a full refurbishment takes place.
This branch at St Johns Way, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 7LH closed in February due to the resignation of the Postmaster. The whole premises then had to be completely stripped out as required by the terms of the lease.
The newly-appointed Postmaster, therefore, is starting from scratch to add a Post Office and retail.
The Precinct Post Office is due to open on Friday 22 December at 1pm. In the interim, alternative branches include Stanford-le-hope and Horndon-on-the-hill.
There will be three Post Office counters – two full screen and one open plan alongside the retail counter. Similar Post Office products and services will be available as before.
There will also be a convenience store with cards and stationery.
The highly-experienced Postmaster already has busy branches in London. A manager will be appointed to operate The Precinct Post Office.
The new opening hours for The Precinct will be: Monday to Saturday: 9am – 6.30pm.
This is 57 hours of Post Office service a week for the convenience of customers. This is later closing than previously offered.
Mohammed Islam, Post Office Network Provision Lead, said: “We are delighted that a new Postmaster will soon restore Post Office services to The Precinct as we know how important a Post Office is to a community. I know that the local community will join me in welcoming this good news and hope that our customers will continue to use this service.”
