Hillingdon Council has successfully facilitated the relocation of Uxbridge Post Office to the Civic Centre, ensuring the continuation of this vital service after the closure of the High Street branch in May.
Two temporary Post Office counters are set to open on Thursday, 6 August, at 9am, following close collaboration between the council and Post Office Ltd.
The temporary counters, located near the entrance to Uxbridge Library, will offer 95 per cent of the services available at any permanent post office, operating from 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. A permanent branch is expected to open at a new location later this year.
The relocation brings essential services onto the Civic Centre campus, maximising the use of council assets and generating income.
Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Leader of Hillingdon Council, said: “We know thousands of residents relied on Uxbridge Post Office, so it was only right that we take decisive action.
“As soon as we were informed that the Uxbridge Branch was closing, we contacted the Post Office and offered the Civic Centre as a temporary location. We confirmed this action at full council and unlike one of the borough’s current MPs, instead of simply grandstanding on social media, we’ve worked hard to secure a solution for residents and ensure minimal disruption. While the Post Office is not a council service, this is a great example of the council acting to meet the needs of the community.
“By hosting the Post Office in our Civic Centre Campus, we also continue to centralise key services for residents, with it sitting alongside Uxbridge Library, the Register Office, Uxbridge Family Hub and Learn Hillingdon Adult Community Education and a range of health and wellbeing services. This means these services are more accessible and responsive to local needs.”
