FERNHILL Heath post office could be moved to new premises, under plans being considered by Post Office Limited.

The proposed new location is the Mace Store in Droitwich Road, which is opposite the current site, and would be a “modern, open-plan, local-style branch”.

Post office services would be available from a till at the shop counter instead of from a separate screened counter, opening for 73 hours and 30 minutes longer each week than current provision.

Will Russell, regional manager for Post Office Limited, said: “We understand how important having a post office is to residents in Fernhill Heath and we are confident that this new modern post office service will meet the needs of the local community and secure services for the future.

“This modernisation is part of a major investment programme, the largest in the history of the post office, and marks a commitment to no more branch closure programmes.”

If the move go ahead, the branch would open from 5am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 6am to 9pm on Sunday.

The proposed switch is part of a major programme across the post office network designed to make it “easier for customers to do business, through longer opening hours and modern open-plan environments”.

Members of the public are being invited to submit their opinions on the plans by Wednesday, May 27, by writing to Freepost Your Comments, Post Office Ltd, by email to comments@postoffice.co.uk, or by calling 08457 223344.