Consultation Over Moving Town Centre Post Office To WH Smith Store

The much rumoured Post Office move from Henblas Street to WH Smith on Hope Street looks like it could finally happen.

This morning The Post Office nationally announced a ten year link up with WH Smith stores saying: “The Post Office today announced a new 10-year agreement with WHSmith to relocate more Post Office branches into the UK retailer’s modernised stores, keeping services on high streets throughout the country and bringing further investment for customers.”

“Under the new agreement, subject to local consultations, up to another 61 Post Office branches will move into WHSmith stores over the next 12 months, with just over half expected to be concession agreements run directly by the Post Office.

Wrexham’s Post Office, located on Henblas Street falls under the branches that are being considered for relocation – with a six week consultation underway before any final decision is made.

A statement released by the Post Office this afternoon states that: “The existing Wrexham branch team will move to the new site and will continue to be employed by the Post Office, delivering high quality service to customers.”

Roger Gale, General Manager of the Post Office Crown Network, said: “We are committed to keeping our services on the high street which we know is hugely important to people. This proposal means we can continue to do that, into the future. 

“Our customers will be offered the same range of services. Our collaboration with WHSmith helps secure the long-term viability of services for local customers.

Top pic: The Post Office basking in the sun earlier today.