Concerns raised for Ullapool Post Office following impending Parlett's store closure as moves made to maintain service
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EFFORTS to secure the future of Ullapool Post Office are going on behind the scenes after the revelation that a convenience store in which the counter is based is to close at the end of November.
As revealed last week, Parlett’s Convinience Store on Shore Street is to close, with soaring energy rates amongst the reasons cited by the well-regarded couple running it.
A Post Office spokesperson said: “The postmaster for Ullapool has resigned and the Post Office and shop are due to close. We know how important a Post Office is to a community and we are working hard to restore service to the community as soon as possible.
“Our plans are currently being finalised and we hope to be able to confirm and communicate our temporary service. In the interim alternative branches include Achiltibuie and Garve.”
A planning application has meanwhile been submitted in the name of Allister Parlett proposing a “Renewal of portable building for mail sorting office, Argyle Street, Ullapool”. Permission has been requested on the planning application form submitted to Highland Council for five years.
MSP Maree Todd previously concern over post office access saying she has written to the Post Office with my colleague, Cllr Liz Kraft, to highlight the impact the loss of services will have on the local community.
She said: “We have requested a full update and for the Post Office to set out viable options to ensure the communities postal and banking needs are met following the closure.”
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