Bangor BT20 4AQ - 003704

Overview

We’re writing to let you know about proposed changes to service provision in your area as a result of our plans to replace Bangor Directly Managed Branch with enhanced services at three nearby branches.

Why are we proposing these changes?

We believe by making changes to existing branches in the area prior to the closure of Bangor Post Office, there would be enough provision of Post Office services to meet the needs of customers in the local area who currently use the branch, without the need to retain this service. We are proposing to make the following changes. Belfast Road Post Office is located approximately 0.7 miles away from Bangor branch and services available will be upgraded from a Local to a Mains model; Ballyholme Drop & Collect branch is located approximately 0.6 miles away from Bangor branch and services available will be upgraded to a Local model thereby adding banking and full mails services; Abbeyhill Post Office is located approximately 0.7 miles away from Bangor branch and the passport check and send service will transfer to this branch. Additionally, there are a further three branches, Ballyholme, Rathmore Road and Ashbury Avenue Post Offices within 2.1 miles of Bangor Post Office.

1 Belfast Road Post Office; 2 Abbeyhill Post Office; 3 Ballyholme Post Office; 4 Gransha Road Post Office; 5 Rathmore Road Post Office; 6 Ballyholme Road Drop & Collect Post Office; 7 Ashbury Avenue Post Office

Map of alternative branches in the local area

Why your views matter

We’re now starting a period of local public consultation and we’d like you to tell us what you think about access to Post Office services in the area following the closure. We welcome feedback and comments that can help inform our plans. In this survey we will be asking specific questions related to the following areas:

• How easy is it to get to the alternative branches (Question 4)
• Are the alternative branches easy for you to get into and are they easily accessible inside (Question 5)
• Other feedback (Questions 6 - 8)