IOMPO seeking expressing of interest
He said: "While I welcome the Post Office's efforts to find a new operator, I've contacted them seeking clarification on when the current arrangement will end, how continuity of service will be maintained and what alternatives are available if a replacement cannot be found.
"I appreciate that the current retailer has made a commercial decision, but a centrally located Post Office counter remains an important service for Ramsey, particularly for older residents and those without easy access to transport.
"The Post Office has committed to maintaining a presence in the town centre. That commitment now needs to be backed up by a clear plan to ensure services continue."
He committed to updating residents when he has more information.
Earlier today (12 November), IOMPO announced it was seeking a new partner to deliver services in Ramsey.
It said that the the procurement exercise forms part of its 'ongoing approach to ensuring postal services remain accessible, resilient, and sustainable, while continuing to meet the changing needs of customers and communities across the Island'.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide a dedicated Post Office counter and staffing to offer all postal services, sales of foreign exchange and bill payment services in central Ramsey.
It also confirmed that postal services at the EVF petrol station on Lezayre Road are unaffected.
Stu Peters, Chairman of IOMPO, said: “We recognise how important convenient access to post office services is to the Ramsey community, and so our priority is to identify a suitable new retail partner and maintain a strong postal presence in the town centre.
“We would welcome expressions of interest from local businesses that believe postal services could complement their existing offer, while providing an important service to our customers.”
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