Mobile post office stops in Howwood as councillor applauds decision to extend route

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Howwood residents can now use a mobile post office – after the van made its first stop in the Renfrewshire village.A route, which already serves Houston and Lochwinnoch, among other rural communities, has been extended.The service now stops at the car park of Howwood Village Hall in Station Road every Monday from 9am to 10am and Friday from 11.45am to 12.45pm.Councillor Andy Doig, who represents the area, first contacted the Post Office in February last year and requested its inclusion on the van’s run after it was raised at a community council meeting.When it was confirmed by senior management that it was on the cards towards the end of last year, the independent politician said the development represented a “victory for people power” as more people are asked to use financial services online.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialAfter the van made its first stop in Howwood on Monday, Councillor Doig told the Paisley Daily Express: “It’s early days for the new Post Office mobile service in Howwood but I am convinced that once it beds in it will be just as popular in the village as it is in