Category: Post Office

9 May

Stay of Execution for Post Office as all sides renew commitment to find solution

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After a weekend  of uncertainty and pressure from all sides, Bridgwater’s Eastover Post Office has been given a stay of execution and has re-opened with everyone involved pledging to work together to maintain the service. A Post Office spokesperson, said: “We are pleased to announce that Bridgwater Post Office has re-opened this morning with a […]

1 May

Town Anger at Latest Plans for Post Office Closure

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News that Bridgwater Post office in Eastover will close on Friday May 4th was met with anger by Bridgwater Town Council leaders who had fought to secure this site for a Town Centre Post Office in a fierce campaign back in 2012. Bridgwater Town Clerk Alan Hurford said “BTC has  been working  throughout to keep […]

13 Nov

Bridgwater (Finally) Has Its New Post Office

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At 4pm today (just 3 hours later than originally planned) the new Bridgwater Town Centre Post Office opened its doors onto the streets of Eastover. The first customer to be served was Mr Paul Newman of Bower Manor who was dealing with a ‘registration’.

5 Sep

Bridgwater Post Office Move Delayed

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The Post Office today announced the relocation of Bridgwater Post Office has been delayed following the discovery of asbestos at the new site. Building work to prepare the site at 27 Eastover, Bridgwater, TA6 5AW has uncovered asbestos. Specialist contractors are currently assessing the extent of the problem and preparing to remove the material and […]

13 Aug

New Post Office to open on September 11th

27 Eastover

27 Eastover The current Bridgwater temporary Post Office situated on the site of the former Sedgemoor Splash will finally close it’s doors at 1730 on Tuesday 10th September. The long awaited NEW town centre post office will open in Eastover at 09.00 on Wednesday 11th September. Cllr Brian Smedley, Bridgwater Westover, said, “Westovers minor loss […]