Malew MHKs and commissioners have called for a public meeting with Post Office bosses, amid fears the counter service in Ballasalla could soon be lost.
A consultation is being held on the future of postal services in the village, after the subpostmaster announced he would step down in March next year.
It’s understood the Post Office board see ‘no future for a commercially viable counter-based offer in Ballasalla’, and are planning to install a self-service kiosk.
The consultation with ‘local stakeholders’ was launched just before Christmas, and has now been extended until 24 January.
Malew commissioners requested the extra time to ensure they could respond in full – the authority’s first meeting in 2020 will be held on 8 January.
After requests by local politicians, officials from the Post Office have agreed to attend a coffee morning at the village church hall on 10 January.
It’s understood discussions are ongoing over whether a public meeting will be held.
Ramsey Remembrance service to be marked by maroon rockets
MEDS phone line to be down temporarily
Committee to examine link between poverty and poor academic performance
Police advice for trick-or-treaters to stay safe
How will Manx Care reduce the number of negligence claims?
Manx Language Festival to be held next week
Manxman sailings in doubt from tomorrow
Car falls down steep bank on Mountain Road
