Post Office in Forest Gate opens at new location
Inside the new St Stephen’s Parade Post Office branch at 164 Green Street, Forest Gate. - Credit: Post Office
A new post office has opened in Forest Gate after relocating.
St Stephen’s Parade Post Office opened its doors at 164 Green Street today (Thursday, January 7) - about 500m from its previous site.
The branch was previously operated at 6 St Stephen’s Parade by a temporary postmaster.
A permanent postmaster is now providing service from a formerly empty site, refurbished to incorporate a stationery store.
The first 100 customers were given tea and biscuits to take away.
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Post Office network provision manager Jason Collins said: “The layout and location of the new branch will continue to meet customer needs and deliver an excellent service, whilst securing the long-term viability of Post Office services in the community.”
The Post Office counter is open 8am - 6.30pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 3pm on Sunday.
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The main counters are open 9am - 5.30pm every day except Sunday.