"We've listened" says post office chair on Ballasalla

Julie Edge explains decision to appoint 'service partner'

Yesterday evening, it was announced the post office had agreed to seek expressions of interest for a new 'service partner' in Ballasalla - but not a sub-postmaster.

It follows a consultation process, where many interested parties said they wanted a personable face-to-face service - rather than the automated kiosk facility originally proposed.

The successful applicant will help customers operate the touch screen services, and provide advice for completing paper-based services.

Post Office Chair Julie Edge MHK explained more about the decision to Dollin Mercer:

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