Many representatives within Derry have expressed joy at the re-opening of a vital city centre service.
The Post Office in Bishop Street shut its doors in January 2018 and has been a much-missed service to residents in the city.
However, Derry City and Strabane District Council recently broke the news that the branch is to re-open at a location further down Bishop Street.
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In a post, they said: "The Post Office have confirmed that following the temporary closure of their office at The Diamond, the branch will reopen on Friday September 23 2022 at 144 Bishop Street where it will be known as Bishop Street Post Office."
Many political representatives took to social media to praise the recent announcement and the return of an essential service to the heart of the city centre.
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin told MyDerry of her delight at the news of the branch re-opening.
She said: "The reopening of the post office this month will be welcomed by so many people in our community and I am delighted that these services will once again be able to be utilised by people here.
"At a time when more services are moving online, this is particularly important for the more elderly or vulnerable members of society who rely on in-person services for social interaction."
Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Padraig Delargy said: "Very welcome news that the Post Office on Bishop Street will reopen on Friday, September 23 2022. This is a vital service for our community and will make a significant impact on people’s everyday lives."
The new post office will be situated inside SPAR at Bishop Street. SPAR said: "Exciting news folks. As some of you may have seen from other posts Bishop street post office will be available from the 23 September in-store!
"All of our will services include mails and parcels, cash & banking, bill payments, travel money, government services, including accessing universal credit and many more services to make everyday life easier!"
While the branch is keen to get re-opened this month, the post office are also seeking feedback from local residents regarding access into the premises and its internal layout.
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