Post by patman post on Nov 12, 2024 19:00:40 GMT
Many/most of the remaining wholly-owned post offices are to be either closed or transferred to private ownership under franchises. Already most of the 11,500 post offices around the U.K. are privately operated, with many in stores like WHSmith, local convenience stores and other outlets — there once was one in a pub!!!
Not only will this mean that Crown Office counter staff will now have to face the prospect of providing reasonable service, but 1000 or more of the Post Office HQ staff will also be culled.
Not before time.
Why is/was it that British Airways, British Rail, British Telecom (ex Post Office Telephones/GPO), and other govt-owned operations, are so snooty and think themselves either above us other mere mortals, or still part of the government secret service? That’s why the Horizon fiasco happened — the Post Office could not be wrong!
I like my (privately-owned) local post office now it’s open seven days a week. The previous PO-owned branch was open just five and one half days — the building looks like it’s now becoming retail, offices and living accommodation.
I hope The Post Office network can now realise the opportunities offered by closing banks, insurance brokers, and people’s access to local authority and government services…
Not only will this mean that Crown Office counter staff will now have to face the prospect of providing reasonable service, but 1000 or more of the Post Office HQ staff will also be culled.
Not before time.
Why is/was it that British Airways, British Rail, British Telecom (ex Post Office Telephones/GPO), and other govt-owned operations, are so snooty and think themselves either above us other mere mortals, or still part of the government secret service? That’s why the Horizon fiasco happened — the Post Office could not be wrong!
I like my (privately-owned) local post office now it’s open seven days a week. The previous PO-owned branch was open just five and one half days — the building looks like it’s now becoming retail, offices and living accommodation.
I hope The Post Office network can now realise the opportunities offered by closing banks, insurance brokers, and people’s access to local authority and government services…
