Clapham Post Office is set to move to a new home on the village High Street, following confirmation that its current operator is stepping down.
The Post Office has announced that services will be relocated from 48 High Street to Clapham Discount Food & Wine at number 76, maintaining a vital service for the community.
The new location will offer more extended hours, improved accessibility, and the same wide range of services.
Once open, the new branch will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, providing 60 hours of service per week – an increase of 19.5 hours. This includes earlier opening, later closing, Saturday afternoons, and no lunchtime closures.
The move comes after months of campaigning by local residents to keep postal services at their current site.
Petition
As previously reported by the Bedford Independent, a petition signed by more than 300 people was hand-delivered to Post Office headquarters in April, calling on them to retain the current branch.
Local councillors and Bedford Borough’s Mayor joined a campaign to prevent the move.
Read: Clapham’s fight to save Post Office intensifies with petition hand delivered to Post Office HQ
The current site has operated as a Post Office for over 100 years and is widely regarded as a vital and accessible resource for the village.
However, the post office says the new site will be fully accessible.
Parking at the new premises includes a layby within 15 metres of the shop and time-restricted roadside spaces even closer. Two entrances will be available – one at the front with steps and another at the side via a ramp.
The new operator has committed to improving the ramp to enhance access for customers with disabilities and wheelchair users.
Inside, the shop will be refitted to meet Post Office specifications, ensuring easy access throughout the premises. Aisles, entrances and the waiting area will be kept clear and spacious.
The Post Office said it is working closely with the new operator to finalise plans and maintain continuity of service in Clapham.
