After a long-fought campaign to reopen Shap Post Office and ensure local services for his rural constituency, Dr Neil Hudson MP received news that his work has paid off and the branch is to reopen.
Since closing in February 2023 due to the resignation of the postmaster, Shap has been without Post Office products and services.
Dr Hudson has fought to reopen this vital lifeline for rural residents and secured a one on one meeting with the relevant Department for Business and Trade Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP where he raised his concerns directly.
On top of this he made formal representations to other Ministers and wrote to Post Office chiefs.
His efforts were ultimately successful and Shap residents can look forward to the Post Office returning to Manchester House (CA10 3NL) on Tuesday 21st May at 1pm.
Dr Neil Hudson MP said:
"I am simply delighted our hard work has paid off and Post Office services will be returning to Shap later this month. This is such a shot in the arm for Shap and its outlying rural communities that face geographic challenges in accessing vital postal, financial and government services.
"I thank Minister Hollinrake and the Post Office for grasping the need to provide those of us in rural areas with the same services as our urban counterparts. This is a big win for Shap and is propelling local campaigners and me to push further for public and local services to be further cemented in our countryside communities."
The Post Office will be open from 7am-4pm on Monday-Friday; from 7am-1pm on Saturday; and will remain closed on Sundays.
