The Publish Workplace on the Whitesands in Dumfries is ready to shut this autumn.
A query mark has been hanging over the way forward for the ability for the reason that Spar, which operates the service, revealed that it might not be renewing the lease when it ends in October.
A Publish Workplace spokesperson mentioned: “Dumfries Publish Workplace might be closing at its present location this autumn as a result of resignation of the operator.
“The date is being finalised. We all know how necessary a Publish Workplace is to a neighborhood. We're working onerous to take care of service. We're in talks with one retailer and the emptiness can also be marketed on www.runapostoffice.co.uk.”
The closure affirmation has led to requires motion to save lots of the ability. The SNP’s South Scotland MSP Emma Harper mentioned: “I've contacted the Publish Workplace nationwide management to request an extension to their deadline for encouraging bidders to tackle the put up workplace at this web site, which is a essential service for my constituents.
“Having a Publish Workplace locally is necessary for thus a lot of my constituents, notably those that are older or individuals who can’t journey simply.
“Residents right here use the Publish Workplace for a wide range of its providers together with posting letters and parcels and people who should not on-line additionally depend on it for entry to their Publish Workplace accounts,
pension and funds.
“I'll maintain constituents up to date with any response I obtain.”
This newest closure will observe within the footsteps of different Publish Workplace places all through the area.
Labour’s South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth mentioned: “There have been rumours for a while over the way forward for this Publish Workplace, so few individuals might be shocked at this information, however that doesn’t make it any much less disappointing.
“This department closing can be the most recent blow for companies and residents who depend on their native Publish Workplace service however I worry it received’t be the final. Prior to now 12 months we’ve seen closures, diminished hours and non permanent providers affecting communities throughout the area and it’s not ok.
“Folks want Publish Places of work of their native communities however increasingly more we’re seeing them disappearing. For the most important city in our area to not have a Publish Workplace within the city centre can be the last word failure by Publish Workplace and we have to do all we are able to to keep away from what can be one other blow to our
city centre.”