Don’t let our post office be closed

Sir, – It was recently reported (The Courier, December 15) that the Blairgowrie Post Office branch is to be relocated to a newsagent on Perth Street. Though at times the current branch could do with more space, it’s been a great location.

The consequence of this move will be less space, and the service in an edge-of-town location.

A consultation will take place in the new year, and only if enough people take part can we prevent Post Office claiming little public opposition to the proposed closure, and hope to prevent an inadequate service as a result of it.

People who do not voice their opposition should not complain when having to wait in the rain, or snow, or in sub-zero temperatures. Or when it’s their mum, or the old fella down the road having to deal with these conditions.

They should not complain when the services they need are no longer available, and so they must travel to Perth or Dundee.

This isn’t only about the customers, or Blairgowrie. It’s also about the treatment of a dedicated bunch of workers.

Apparently the staff who have worked so hard there, and currently working extra hard over the Christmas period, will be made redundant.

It’s nasty. If you don’t complain now, don’t complain when the years of experience of the current team at the branch are no longer available to customers.

Don’t let Post Office tell us nowhere else is available. We have empty shop units in Blairgowrie.

The “counter” branch decision is one that can be changed, even if only for a year.

If the current proposal goes ahead, an inadequate solution isn’t the best they are able to do, it is the best they are willing to do. Tim Clarke. 12 Bank Street, Blairgowrie.