A new post office in Plumstead has been given a grand opening after a new postmaster took on an empty store.
The new premises at 7 Brewery Road will be run by Nirpesh Maharjan, who used to work in the nearby Plumstead High Street branch.
It is the first shop for Nirpesh and his wife Rejina, who have also opened a convenience store and off-licence in the former African grocery store.
The new post office replaces another branch on the same road, which closed following the departure of the previous postmaster. The counter will be open from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 2.30pm on Saturdays, seven and a half hours longer than its predecessor.
Nirpesh said: “People come into the shop and their reaction is ‘wow!’ as it is very light, bright and modern. Word is spreading that we have moved and the longer hours are very handy for people to do their banking, send parcels or to do their home shopping returns. People can withdraw cash during the Post Office opening hours as there is no ATM in the area at the moment.”
Local councillor and Greenwich’s ceremonial mayor Jit Ranhabat opened the store on Monday. He said: “I’m delighted to officially open this fantastic new-look Post Office and convenience store. Huge congratulations to Nirpesh and Rejina Maharjan for their investment into this community. Their new shop will provide a range of vital services for residents and help boost the local economy.
“I know that residents and business are delighted that with the retirement of the previous postmaster they have this modern replacement branch just across the way and with longer opening hours than before.”
Last week the Post Office apologised after a new branch in Greenwich was not connected to its systems properly, meaning frequent closures because it was relying on an unreliable mobile signal.
In Woolwich town centre, the Post Office is still looking for a business to take on its branch there, which will close along with WH Smith next month.
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