Relief for customers as Post Office services set to return to Ayr community

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People living in the Whitletts area of Ayr will have access to a new Post Office, it has been confirmed today. The facility is set to reopen later this year at a new location.Libbys Convenience Store, Premier Express, on 82-84 Main Road, will now take charge of all Post Office services.The previous branch, run by Spar at 74 Main Road, closed in September 2021.That closure prompted a campaign by community figures, councillors and MSPs to retain services.And although the future looked bleak earlier this year, when talks over a proposed new home collapsed, a deal has now been struck.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.Scott Hamilton, Post Office Network provision lead, said: “We are delighted to be restoring a Post Office to this area as we know how important a Post Office is to a community.” Although the entrance to the new Post Office could be problematic, with steps to negotiate, it’s understood that the new Postmaster is going to work with South Ayrshire Council and contractors to look at solutions “to improve access”.

A Post Office spokesperson said: “We are keen to restore this branch to the area as soon as possible, so we have decided to go ahead with our plans as it provides the most sustainable solution.“We acknowledge that the entrance steps may cause difficulty for some."Those with mobility issues will be able to use a bell to request assistance while