A close-knit Derry community which fought to replace its post office after its closure earlier this year has welcomed the news that one will open next month.
It comes after a much-loved shop in Derry announced it was to close permanently in March after more than 30 years of trading in the Culmore area, despite the local community's best efforts the post office, which was situated within the premises, officially closed on March 1.
The new office will open on Friday, September 16 from 1pm at a local Spar store on Ballynagard Road. Local MLA Mark H Durkan previously said it was "unthinkable" that Culmore would be left without a post office.
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Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor of Derry and Strabane, SDLP councillor Angela Dobbins, who played an integral role in the process, said: “I am delighted to receive confirmation this morning from Post Office that their service at Culmore will reopen at 1pm on Friday 16th September 2022 at the new location of Spar, Unit 2 Ballynagard Road.
“Following public consultation, the desire to keep this service in the Culmore area was clear. I’m glad that my negotiations with stakeholders in recent months and a subsequent petition to save the service, have led to a successful outcome.”
“The Post Office plays a pivotal role within the community and I’m pleased that it will remain local for Culmore residents and those in surrounding areas. I want to thank everyone who contributed to this campaign.”
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