Not suitable for a Post Office

Sir, – Post Office has now begun a six-week consultation on their proposal to move to PriceKracker at 7 Perth Street, Blairgowrie.

The consultation ends February 23 and responses can be made on the Post Office website.

I urge all interested parties to consider this option.

With all the will in the world, these proposed new premises cannot work as a Post Office.

I visited the shop to remind myself of its size and layout, and was surprised to find it even smaller than I remembered.

They promise the same range of services will continue, but that will not be practical, or even possible.

As so often occurs in reality, what is promised and what is delivered will differ greatly.

I estimate there is space for one window, and perhaps a security window – not enough to cope with the number of people who need the services.

There is inadequate on-street parking, and what there is will heavily impact on the nearby residents.

Those unable to walk will be unable to use Post Office services. Those who need aid to walk will struggle. It requires more than a ramp – I don’t believe the door or interior are large enough.

If this proposal is rejected, the current branch will remain open for a further six months and a more suitable location will be sought.

Let’s see if something more suitable can be found before accepting this proposal and those who use the service should make use of the consultation process so we can have a suitable Post Office in the future.

Tim Clarke. 12 Bank Street, Blairgowrie.

Perhaps the focus of all political representatives should be ensuring officials at both Transport Scotland and Fife Council actually do their work properly instead of delaying, obstructing and diverting