Freefield ZE1 0DE – 112849

Overview

As you will be aware we are currently consulting on our proposal to move the above Post Office to new premises located at Home Furnishing, 27 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NJ.  

Regrettably, the move to the proposed new premises has been delayed and in view of this unexpected delay they have decided to look for an alternative premises to operate Freefield Post Office. We are pleased to advise they have now secured a unit in the same shopping centre where the branch is currently located. Consequently, the current consultation, which was due to end on the Thursday 18 April 2024, has cease with immediate effect.

Why are we moving?

The postmaster’s lease for the current premise is due to expire and he has taken the opportunity to review the retail offer and to develop this in conjunction with the Post Office service. The postmaster and has therefore identified a new premise which would continue to offer Post Office services to the local community. The proposed premises will undergo a refurbishment to incorporate Freefield branch and a retail store.

Our priority is to safeguard Post Office services to the local community in the longer term and the relocation of Freefield branch would enable us to maintain a Post Office service to our customers in the local community.

Why your views matter

We’re carrying out a local public consultation and we’d like your views on the proposal. 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:

• Getting to the proposed location (Question 4)
• Getting into the proposed location (Question 5)
• Inside the proposed location (Question 6)
• Other feedback on our proposal (Questions 7 - 9)