Post Office in talks to replace closed Whitletts Road counter

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Post Office bosses say they are in discussions with a retailer to finally replace its Whitletts service more than half a year since it closed.The office fell victim to Spar's decision to axe more than 30 Post Office counters, which it said were not financially viable.

Forehill Post Office also closed as part of these cuts.However, Spar did retain Post Office counters in Maybole and Dalrymple.

The closest service is now at Hawkhill in Lawson Street.At the time of the closure last August, the Post Office said it was actively pursuing options, having been in discussion with Spar owners CJ Lang for a year and a half.CJ Lang had said it was 'unfortunate' that the had to change their services.Now, seven months on, there has been no replacement.A Post Office spokesperson, said: “We know how important a Post Office is to a community."We are working hard to restore service as soon as possible.

We have an interested retailer that we are in discussion with."We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of Whitletts Post Office due to the resignation of the operator."Alternative branches in the area include Hawkhill, Tam's Brig, New Prestwick, Ayr and Burns Statue Ayr.”Labour Councillor Ian Cavana was one of those campaigning to save the post office.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.He said: "I was heavily involved with trying to stop this closure, but