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Anyone heard that the post office is opening a unit in one of the shops next to Asda? The people of Smithy court have had letters about this. Anyone else had info?
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There is a notice in the Post Office window about this. They are proposing to move to Unit 2 which I think is the one that is between Mellors and the Charity shop. Whether they are keeping the shop on Stockport Road and just moving the Post Office part, I don't know.
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We have just been in the Post office to do a transaction and have picked up a leaflet about the proposed move.
At the moment it is classed as a 6 week 'Public Consultation - Branch Relocation' period (which started on 15th August).
The, 4 sided A4, leaflet also says 'I am pleased to tell you that if the move goes ahead, subject to consultation, the new premises which is currently empty will undergo a refurbishment to incorporate cards, stationery & gifts'.
I asked which unit they refer to and it is the one that is currently used as a charity furniture shop.
The leaflet gives several ways of contacting the relevant people so that you can express your opinion.
If anyone needs any more information I suggest picking up a leaflet next time you are passing Marple Post Office - as there is too much for me to put on here.
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If, as has been suggested, undelivered post and parcels are to be left at the Post Office for collection after the Royal Mail move, then it makes perfect sense for them to move to somewhere where parking is freely available.
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We have just been in the Post office to do a transaction and have picked up a leaflet about the proposed move.
At the moment it is classed as a 6 week 'Public Consultation - Branch Relocation' period (which started on 15th August).
The, 4 sided A4, leaflet also says 'I am pleased to tell you that if the move goes ahead, subject to consultation, the new premises which is currently empty will undergo a refurbishment to incorporate cards, stationery & gifts'.
I asked which unit they refer to and it is the one that is currently used as a charity furniture shop.
The leaflet gives several ways of contacting the relevant people so that you can express your opinion.
If anyone needs any more information I suggest picking up a leaflet next time you are passing Marple Post Office - as there is too much for me to put on here.
But there is no unit empty on that row .
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Hi Amazon,
You'll see in my quote that it reads:-
"I asked which unit they refer to and it is the one that is currently used as a charity furniture shop".
This was direct from one of the ladies who works behind the counter of The Post Office on Stockport Road.
Hope that helps.
Lily
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So the old Blockbuster unit! I hope the charity shop might find another premises as it's always a good browse (especially the LPs), but the unit does look poor for a prime spot with the old signage still up. Hopefully the new Post Office might also be geared more towards dealing with actual Post Office customers too, rather than an obstacle course between an odd selection of tat to get to the under-staffed counter at the back.
This makes the sorting office closure nothing to worry about at all, especially as the opening hours here for picking up parcels will be so much better. Hopefully that land will be freed up for a good modest retail development to help boost the main precinct.
The only downside is it leaves the lower end of Marple with less of a regular draw. But with Beer Traders and others, perhaps it's already finding a new lease of life. (More trees down the end and more use of the wide pavement for seating could transform it)
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Any one want to fill the consultation in .GO TO POSTOFFICEVIEWS.CO.UK .ENTER NO 20443299. And fill the rest in .
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So the old Blockbuster unit! I hope the charity shop might find another premises as it's always a good browse (especially the LPs), but the unit does look poor for a prime spot with the old signage still up. Hopefully the new Post Office might also be geared more towards dealing with actual Post Office customers too, rather than an obstacle course between an odd selection of tat to get to the under-staffed counter at the back.
Given most post offices are basically franchises, I am assuming that a) the current owners are behind this move (rather than the Post Office itself) and that they will continue to operate the newly relocated Post Office. Thus I have to say I wouldn't personally expect much difference, just in a different location!
Perhaps I am being a tad cynical though!
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Given most post offices are basically franchises, I am assuming that a) the current owners are behind this move (rather than the Post Office itself) and that they will continue to operate the newly relocated Post Office. Thus I have to say I wouldn't personally expect much difference, just in a different location!
Perhaps I am being a tad cynical though!
And a smaller shop which is more conveniant for parking undercover sugest you pick up a copy of the two page brochue and read it ,it does say that we the post office are
proposing to move this branch to unit 2 the ridgedale centre .
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And a smaller shop which is more conveniant for parking undercover sugest you pick up a copy of the two page brochue and read it ,it does say that we the post office are
proposing to move this branch to unit 2 the ridgedale centre .
I haven't seen the booklet but I have seen the poster in the window. If you want a simple message, you would write "the Post Office are proposing" as opposed to "the operator of this branch, after liaison with their business manager at Post Office Counters Ltd, are proposing..."
The truth will be a lot less clear to put in a leaflet and poster.
I am assuming my version is the truth, but it seems unlikely that the Post Office as an organisation would know or care about spare units next to Asda, would propose a move AND compel the business that runs the post office to move location. This feels more like a business decision by the operator (hey I could be wrong, but wording on a poster and in a booklet isn't evidence to me as it's just wording.)
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Has anybody actually asked the operators of the Post Office what they think is happening. I'd go and do so but am too busy for a week or so. All this speculation is just that.
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I haven't seen the booklet but I have seen the poster in the window. If you want a simple message, you would write "the Post Office are proposing" as opposed to "the operator of this branch, after liaison with their business manager at Post Office Counters Ltd, are proposing..."
The truth will be a lot less clear to put in a leaflet and poster.
I am assuming my version is the truth, but it seems unlikely that the Post Office as an organisation would know or care about spare units next to Asda, would propose a move AND compel the business that runs the post office to move location. This feels more like a business decision by the operator (hey I could be wrong, but wording on a poster and in a booklet isn't evidence to me as it's just wording.)
If you go to the website i posted with code you can read the notice online .
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I haven't seen the booklet but I have seen the poster in the window. If you want a simple message, you would write "the Post Office are proposing" as opposed to "the operator of this branch, after liaison with their business manager at Post Office Counters Ltd, are proposing..."
The truth will be a lot less clear to put in a leaflet and poster.
I am assuming my version is the truth, but it seems unlikely that the Post Office as an organisation would know or care about spare units next to Asda, would propose a move AND compel the business that runs the post office to move location. This feels more like a business decision by the operator (hey I could be wrong, but wording on a poster and in a booklet isn't evidence to me as it's just wording.)
so why does it matter if he moves it will be better for a lot of people smaller shop less rates parking longer hours . dont see what the problem is .
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Has anybody actually asked the operators of the Post Office what they think is happening. I'd go and do so but am too busy for a week or so. All this speculation is just that.
Why is it speculation its in Black white in the leaflet .
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Why is it speculation its in Black white in the leaflet .
The charity shop now has a closing down sale were the post office is going .
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The proposed move also includes additional opening times. The Post Office will be open 10:00 - 13:00 hrs on a Sunday.
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So the old Blockbuster unit! I hope the charity shop might find another premises as it's always a good browse (especially the LPs), but the unit does look poor for a prime spot with the old signage still up. Hopefully the new Post Office might also be geared more towards dealing with actual Post Office customers too, rather than an obstacle course between an odd selection of tat to get to the under-staffed counter at the back.
This makes the sorting office closure nothing to worry about at all, especially as the opening hours here for picking up parcels will be so much better. Hopefully that land will be freed up for a good modest retail development to help boost the main precinct.
The only downside is it leaves the lower end of Marple with less of a regular draw. But with Beer Traders and others, perhaps it's already finding a new lease of life. (More trees down the end and more use of the wide pavement for seating could transform it)
The charity shop furniture dept was nearly empty at the end of last week. I asked the manageress in the bric-a-brac shop and she said they are abandoning the furniture department.
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And a smaller shop which is more conveniant for parking undercover sugest you pick up a copy of the two page brochue and read it ,it does say that we the post office are
proposing to move this branch to unit 2 the ridgedale centre .
Does it say what will happen to the people who currently run the Post Office and their business which is more than just post office work.
Will undelivered parcels be left at the new PO or will we still have to traipse into the middle of nowhere?
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Does it say what will happen to the people who currently run the Post Office and their business which is more than just post office work.
Will undelivered parcels be left at the new PO or will we still have to traipse into the middle of nowhere?
its called asking call in .
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The charity shop furniture dept was nearly empty at the end of last week. I asked the manageress in the bric-a-brac shop and she said they are abandoning the furniture department.
It has been classed as a empty unit thats why the Blockbuster sign is still there ,
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it seems unlikely that the Post Office as an organisation would know or care about spare units next to Asda, would propose a move AND compel the business that runs the post office to move location. This feels more like a business decision by the operator
I'm sure that's right. The usual reason for a shop owner to move premises is that the landlord is increasing the rent, or the business rates are going up. I think the new location will be a smaller unit, so presumably there will be a reduction in running costs as well. It's probably as simple as that.
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Does it say what will happen to the people who currently run the Post Office and their business which is more than just post office work.
Will undelivered parcels be left at the new PO or will we still have to traipse into the middle of nowhere?
Undelivered parcels are always sent back to the delivery office. That remains true even as/when the delivery office closes. Just as now, you will be able to chose to redirect it to the post office, for a fee.
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Undelivered parcels are always sent back to the delivery office. That remains true even as/when the delivery office closes. Just as now, you will be able to chose to redirect it to the post office, for a fee.
It must be more nuanced than that. The sorting office for the Glossop area is Hyde, yet undelivered parcels are left at the Glossop (and Hadfield) post offices for locals to collect with out them having to pay for them to be redirected.
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It must be more nuanced than that. The sorting office for the Glossop area is Hyde, yet undelivered parcels are left at the Glossop (and Hadfield) post offices for locals to collect with out them having to pay for them to be redirected.
I'm going off the Royal Mail website - https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7171/~/what-happens-next-to-undelivered-mail%3F
Glossop, incidentally, has a delivery office - it's on Victoria Street. Open 7-12:30 Monday to Friday, 7-12 on Saturday. Better opening hours than Marple. Slightly.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.4427109,-1.9491641,3a,75y,297.31h,91.4t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sdwmyFAxehqAWUYdRVcZXBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en
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An update you may have seen elsewhere -
Although the sorting office is still to be closed, Marple Post Office will now be taking parcels, so good for them.
They themselves are "90%" certain that they intend to move to the old Blockbusters near Asda.
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An update you may have seen elsewhere -
Although the sorting office is still to be closed, Marple Post Office will now be taking parcels, so good for them.
They themselves are "90%" certain that they intend to move to the old Blockbusters near Asda.
Thank for info i think they are moving November or round about that time .
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An update you may have seen elsewhere -
Although the sorting office is still to be closed, Marple Post Office will now be taking parcels, so good for them.
They themselves are "90%" certain that they intend to move to the old Blockbusters near Asda.
Will they be taking parcels which the post(wo)man couldn't leave as no-one in at the adress? Or will we have to traipse on umpteen buses to the sorting office which I understand will be in the wilds of the Heatons?
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Will they be taking parcels which the post(wo)man couldn't leave as no-one in at the adress? Or will we have to traipse on umpteen buses to the sorting office which I understand will be in the wilds of the Heatons?
You already can get your missed collection delivered to your local post office. For a small fee.
Many post offices also accept parcels ordered from online retailers to be collected from a post office for free. Marple currently (as far as I know) does not offer this.
Details of both at https://www.postoffice.co.uk/mail/collection-services
I expect their plans to take parcels are the latter. I sincerely doubt they will do a deal to allow you to pick up undelivered mail for free given they already have other options to deal with this (post office pickup, redelivery etc ). Especially as this is not a service they generally offer in urban areas.
I could be wrong but why would they bother?
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You already can get your missed collection delivered to your local post office. For a small fee.
Many post offices also accept parcels ordered from online retailers to be collected from a post office for free. Marple currently (as far as I know) does not offer this.
Details of both at https://www.postoffice.co.uk/mail/collection-services
I expect their plans to take parcels are the latter. I sincerely doubt they will do a deal to allow you to pick up undelivered mail for free given they already have other options to deal with this (post office pickup, redelivery etc ). Especially as this is not a service they generally offer in urban areas.
I could be wrong but why would they bother?
Stop being so negative
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I could be wrong but why would they bother?
Because it gives a superior service to the likes of Hermes and UPS - companies who otherwise to a comparable job to Royal Mail for much less money.
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Stop being so negative
I would say i am being a realist. And because of that, I won't be disappointed.
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Because it gives a superior service to the likes of Hermes and UPS - companies who otherwise to a comparable job to Royal Mail for much less money.
As I pointed out below, Royal Mail have a scheme for picking up orders from online retailers for free, from Post Offices. That's an offer that is competing with Hermes etal. It's an offer with imprest.
Setting up the ability for Marple residents to collect missed deliveries for free from a local post office... an offer totally unique to Marple... Well it isn't.
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As I pointed out below, Royal Mail have a scheme for picking up orders from online retailers for free, from Post Offices. That's an offer that is competing with Hermes etal. It's an offer with imprest.
Setting up the ability for Marple residents to collect missed deliveries for free from a local post office... an offer totally unique to Marple... Well it isn't.
My sister lives in Hadfield, and any missed deliveries are collected from the Hadfield post office, for free. No special arrangement, seemingly standard practise.
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My sister lives in Hadfield, and any missed deliveries are collected from the Hadfield post office, for free. No special arrangement, seemingly standard practise.
It may be standard in Hadfield (although given the close proximity of Glossop delivery office, it makes little sense to me) but it is certainly not standard within Royal Mail. The standard policy is to charge a fee for Post Office pickup.
Remember post offices and Royal Mail are separate organisations. Post offices aren't generally run by the Post Office. They are franchises. Would a Post Office do such a service out of their heart? Unlikely. Would Royal Mail be willing to pay? Well given the whole move to close Marple delivery office is to save money...
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In 2015 Blackpool and Poulton-le-fylde delivery offices merged.
They merged on an industrial park, in an out of the way location. Sounds familiar?
This is the page Royal Mail put on their website detailing the move and the impact it would have on their customers.
https://www.royalmailgroup.com/blackpool-and-poulton-le-fylde-delivery-offices-move
Of specific interest, the final three paragraphs.
Royal Mail makes every effort to deliver mail to customers first time. Customers do not need to travel to the new delivery office. Royal Mail can arrange a re-delivery free of charge on a day that is convenient for customers, which includes Saturdays. This service can be arranged by calling the number on the card we leave or by visiting our website at www.royalmail.com
We can also deliver items to a different address within the same postcode area. Items can also be left with a neighbour or designated neighbour** if customers are not at home when we attempt delivery.
Alternatively, for those customers who wish to collect their undelivered mail, the proposal is to relocate the enquiry office to the new site, where dedicated customer parking is available.
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It may be standard in Hadfield (although given the close proximity of Glossop delivery office, it makes little sense to me) but it is certainly not standard within Royal Mail. The standard policy is to charge a fee for Post Office pickup.
Remember post offices and Royal Mail are separate organisations. Post offices aren't generally run by the Post Office. They are franchises. Would a Post Office do such a service out of their heart? Unlikely. Would Royal Mail be willing to pay? Well given the whole move to close Marple delivery office is to save money...
We will see .
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We will see .
We will. But I really wouldn't get your hopes up. The evidence really doesn't suggest you will be rewarded.
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Because it gives a superior service to the likes of Hermes and UPS - companies who otherwise to a comparable job to Royal Mail for much less money.
It doesn't need to try very hard to give a superior service to that of Hermes. In the past I have sometimes resorted to having parcels addressed to my horse at the equestrian Centre in Charlesworth! Mind you, even that didn't work with Hermes, despite the yard being staffed from 8am to 9pm on weekdays and 8am to 6pm at weekends!
I used "Click and Collect" from Amazon to Marple Post Office last week and it worked wonderfully well.
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The new post office is to go ahead .
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Decision letter.
http://www.connect-dots.uk/skopo/ps_doc/Marple%20SK6%206AA_SK6%206AA_FileDecisionLetter.pdf
I find it interesting that some people were concerned about parking, given the new location has far better parking options!
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Decision letter.
http://www.connect-dots.uk/skopo/ps_doc/Marple%20SK6%206AA_SK6%206AA_FileDecisionLetter.pdf
I find it interesting that some people were concerned about parking, given the new location has far better parking options!
Thanks for posting letter i was not sure how to do .
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...I find it interesting that some people were concerned about parking, given the new location has far better parking options!
Have you actually tried to pack in the Hollins car park when it is full? Parking can often be a significant problem in Marple generally. Not that I care as I walk everywhere locally.
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Have you actually tried to pack in the Hollins car park when it is full? Parking can often be a significant problem in Marple generally. Not that I care as I walk everywhere locally.
I also walk everywhere in Marple, so no I haven't. However there is even less parking on Stockport Road and from what I have seen, that is often heavily occupied.
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Have you actually tried to pack in the Hollins car park when it is full? Parking can often be a significant problem in Marple generally. Not that I care as I walk everywhere locally.
There is another car park side of fire station,
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Parking is an issue for some people, as the distance to walk to the new post office is more than the current one. The people who will be closer don't complain, therefore we are not told about them......
A lot of users of the current post office just park in the resistance only parking on side roads, as there is no real risk of getting a parking ticket.....
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Parking is an issue for some people, as the distance to walk to the new post office is more than the current one. The people who will be closer don't complain, therefore we are not told about them......
A lot of users of the current post office just park in the resistance only parking on side roads, as there is no real risk of getting a parking ticket.....
There is a bus stop facing the old post office if its a problem for some .and why should you recieve a parking tck at the new post office .people just do not like change and will complain about anything .
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There is a bus stop facing the old post office if its a problem for some .and why should you recieve a parking tck at the new post office .people just do not like change and will complain about anything .
The new post office will be opening after Christmas .
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Parking is an issue for some people, as the distance to walk to the new post office is more than the current one. The people who will be closer don't complain, therefore we are not told about them......
A lot of users of the current post office just park in the resistance only parking on side roads, as there is no real risk of getting a parking ticket.....
They do get parking tickets. Trust me, I have casework on this!
(and I love the idea of "resistance only" - like something out of 'Allo 'Allo)
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They do get parking tickets. Trust me, I have casework on this!
(and I love the idea of "resistance only" - like something out of 'Allo 'Allo)
Only if the stay over 2 hours who is going to spend 2 hours in the post office .
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Only if the stay over 2 hours who is going to spend 2 hours in the post office .
Heard today that the post office is taking over Edward Mellors shop when they move to the bank going to use for sorting and parcels the empty unit next door just going to be used as Post office
we will see, could be better still.
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Only if the stay over 2 hours who is going to spend 2 hours in the post office .
Have you seen the queues there sometimes? >:(
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Have you seen the queues there sometimes? >:(
Where?
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Just being nosy ;D
Does anyone know whether the Post Office is still intending moving to the unit next to Edward Mellors?
The notification signs have now disappeared from both the P.O. and the unit on The Hollins - and as I’ve not been in the Post Office recently I haven’t had the opportunity to ask them.
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The info from the Post Office I can find would suggest it is though it's a couple of months old:
https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/marple-sk6-6aa-204432/
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The info from the Post Office I can find would suggest it is though it's a couple of months old:
https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/marple-sk6-6aa-204432/
The post office have no idea when they are moving they are waiting for Asda to sort the lease out .thats what i was told last week .
maybe they are waiting for edward mellar to move to the bank then take that unit as well .if so its going to be a while
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They told me that they have more space then is useful at present, as few items make enough profit to justify the cost of the shelf space. Then don't think they will want the Edward Mellar unit as well.
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They told me that they have more space then is useful at present, as few items make enough profit to justify the cost of the shelf space. Then don't think they will want the Edward Mellar unit as well.
so is it just the post office maybe moving not the rest of the shop .what about the sorting office .
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so is it just the post office maybe moving not the rest of the shop .what about the sorting office .
The sorting office is not the same company, but if the current shorter office closes, there will clearly need to be somewhere to pick up items.
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The sorting office is not the same company, but if the current shorter office closes, there will clearly need to be somewhere to pick up items.
Thank you
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so is it just the post office maybe moving not the rest of the shop .what about the sorting office .
The people who have the post office on Stockport Road are moving with it to the Hollins. According to the lady in charge, they will continue with some aspects of the shop.
Just remember - "Use it or lose it"
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The people who have the post office on Stockport Road are moving with it to the Hollins. According to the lady in charge, they will continue with some aspects of the shop.
Just remember - "Use it or lose it"
The sorting office Bredbury is not now closing so good chance the marple one will be staying ..
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The sorting office Bredbury is not now closing so good chance the marple one will be staying ..
Hello Amazon; is your statement based on a rumour or from an official announcement? Or perhaps from a postie? Can you please reveal your source?
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Has anyone got any knowledge of when the post office move is likely to go ahead?
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Has anyone got any knowledge of when the post office move is likely to go ahead?
They are still waiting for a date from Asda .The sorting office is staying as is Bredbury as well .
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Cheers Amazon I knew you'd know.
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The sorting office is staying as is Bredbury as well .
I hadn't heard that. Is the Marple sorting office staying now too as well as Bredbury @amazon ?
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I hadn't heard that. Is the Marple sorting office staying now too as well as Bredbury @amazon ?
Yes the women that was doing the purge on sorting offices has as they say never darken my door again in other words got the push .also no room at green lane stockport
to move bredbury and marple there so its not going to take place ,Dont say it wont in the future . but they will need a lot bigger place for all the sorting offices
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Cheers Amazon I knew you'd know.
i just ask .
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Nice of them to tell us ::)
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Nice of them to tell us ::)
As off today still no news when post office is moving the lady says Asda are useless .
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As off today still no news when post office is moving the lady says Asda are useless .
I guess ASDA have other things on their plate now, like being taken over by Sainsburys.
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I guess ASDA have other things on their plate now, like being taken over by Sainsburys.
It wil have taken nearly twelve months .
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Correct amazon no room at Green Lane, never has been and parking is also an issue.
Also no supermarket being built.
Any more rumours anyone not in the know and who don’t work at the site would like to start?
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Correct amazon no room at Green Lane, never has been and parking is also an issue.
Also no supermarket being built.
Any more rumours anyone not in the know and who don’t work at the site would like to start?
I know this is a touchy subject for you red666bear, but that's a tad rude.
The Marple sorting office potentially closing wasn't a rumour, it was a PO consultation, which they have considered and rejected.
The potential supermarket wasn't a rumour, it was a real (and successful) attempt to derail Asda's bid to build on the old college site, which now the Chatsworth estate has been built, has been quietly shelved.
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Post office and the Royal Mail are separate businesses.
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Post office and the Royal Mail are separate businesses.
They are looking far a larger area. So it doesn't look as though you will be there for ever unless you retire of course ..... your new manager told me.
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Afraid your being misinformed amazon.
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Afraid your being misinformed amazon.
I dont think so
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I guess ASDA have other things on their plate now, like being taken over by Sainsburys.
Don't get too excited. The Competition and Markets Authority haven't finished with them yet.
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Don't get too excited. The Competition and Markets Authority haven't finished with them yet.
As I understand it if the take over goes ahead, they will be kept as separate brands, with their separate price points. But they could reband Marple at some point.
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I dont think so
May I ask you to look at Dave Kennedy’s CWU twitter account for actual facts and not idle gossip.
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A formal confirmation that the Delivery Office will not be closing has been issued to MP William Wragg by Royal Mail:
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great news
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Just seen a notice in Marple Post Office window to say that they will be closing on August 18th and reopening at The Ridgedale Centre on September 4th.
Nothing to say what will happen to P.O. counter services during the time that they are closed.
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Just seen a notice in Marple Post Office window to say that they will be closing on August 18th and reopening at The Ridgedale Centre on September 4th.
Nothing to say what will happen to P.O. counter services during the time that they are closed.
Great news taken nearly twelve months to sort with Asda .use Marple bridge post office while they are closed .or Compstall better for parking .
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Zso will the gift shop element remain on Stockport Rd is that large unit going to be empty or is it just the post office counter that's moving.
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I’m guessing (and only guessing) that the gift shop is going too, as they have a 25% sale on gift items.
I have now just looked back to the first page of this topic (from almost 12 months ago) and this is what I posted then:-
“We have just been in the Post office to do a transaction and have picked up a leaflet about the proposed move.
At the moment it is classed as a 6 week 'Public Consultation - Branch Relocation' period (which started on 15th August).
The, 4 sided A4, leaflet also says 'I am pleased to tell you that if the move goes ahead, subject to consultation, the new premises which is currently empty will undergo a refurbishment to incorporate cards, stationery & gifts'.
I asked which unit they refer to and it is the one that is currently used as a charity furniture shop.
The leaflet gives several ways of contacting the relevant people so that you can express your opinion.
If anyone needs any more information I suggest picking up a leaflet next time you are passing Marple Post Office - as there is too much for me to put on here.”
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Zso will the gift shop element remain on Stockport Rd is that large unit going to be empty or is it just the post office counter that's moving.
No its all moving .
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Just seen a notice in Marple Post Office window to say that they will be closing on August 18th and reopening at The Ridgedale Centre on September 4th.
Nothing to say what will happen to P.O. counter services during the time that they are closed.
A note just went around work saying there will be no post office service in marple starting next week for 2 weeks, so if you need anything from them them to get it sorted now.
Clearly this is later than the 18th.. so not sure if the information I have is correct.
No biggie for me, it's just a bill payment that can wait, but how are those that pick up pensions etc. coping?
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A note just went around work saying there will be no post office service in marple starting next week for 2 weeks, so if you need anything from them them to get it sorted now.
Clearly this is later than the 18th.. so not sure if the information I have is correct.
No biggie for me, it's just a bill payment that can wait, but how are those that pick up pensions etc. coping?
Marple Bridge compstall post office on bus route ever fifteen minutes . there was a sign up in post office were to go .
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The PO is now open near Asda and looks good.
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The PO is now open near Asda and looks good.
yip used this morning more conveniant .
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The one thing I haven’t spotted at the new PO was an actual post box, or haven’t I looked hard enough? Unless you wait to hand over letters at the counter the nearest boxes are a way away.
Meanwhile a planning application was put in back in August for change of use of the old PO to A3 cafes/restaurants. Not sure if this is just being protective of the owner but it would be very good for that area, what with foragin, Beer Traders and others... Marple centre finally finding itself.
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The one thing I haven’t spotted at the new PO was an actual post box, or haven’t I looked hard enough? Unless you wait to hand over letters at the counter the nearest boxes are a way away.
Meanwhile a planning application was put in back in August for change of use of the old PO to A3 cafes/restaurants. Not sure if this is just being protective of the owner but it would be very good for that area, what with foragin, Beer Traders and others... Marple centre finally finding itself.
Have noticed the video box has been taped up notice on saying please do not post your letters through here .
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Meanwhile a planning application was put in back in August for change of use of the old PO to A3 cafes/restaurants. Not sure if this is just being protective of the owner but it would be very good for that area, what with foragin, Beer Traders and others... Marple centre finally finding itself.
Personally due to the limited parking, I would like to see some of these shops converted into homes, with the charity shops in the centre put back into use as real shops and cafes etc.
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I believe the old Post Office has been acquired by Foragin in order to be turned into a restaurant.
Also, the Indian restaurant, ex Kinary, Mysore, is to become a Thai restaurant as part of Art of Siam.
And a wine bar opening at All Things Nice.
Things are looking up in Marple.
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And a wine bar opening at All Things Nice.
Why is All Things Nice closing?
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Why is All Things Nice closing?
I don't think it is, although I'm not certain.
The few comments I've seen suggest that it is to be used as a wine bar on evenings by someone else - like a share of some kind.
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I believe the old Post Office has been acquired by Foragin in order to be turned into a restaurant.
Also, the Indian restaurant, ex Kinary, Mysore, is to become a Thai restaurant as part of Art of Siam.
And a wine bar opening at All Things Nice.
Things are looking up in Marple.
Do you really think so hear today gone tomorow .
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Do you really think so hear today gone tomorow .
You are correct Amazon. My hearing isn't what it used to be. I blame the ageing process.
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I believe the old Post Office has been acquired by Foragin in order to be turned into a restaurant.
Also, the Indian restaurant, ex Kinary, Mysore, is to become a Thai restaurant as part of Art of Siam.
And a wine bar opening at All Things Nice.
Things are looking up in Marple.
Much as I enjoy eating out in local establishments I do wonder how many the locality can support - this means 5(?) new establishments announced in the last few months
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