The full Post Office service inside a Morecambe convenience store is due to close next month and be replaced by 'Drop & Collect', it has been announced.
The PO service inside the One Stop shop on Lancaster Road will shut on Thursday March 7.
It will be replaced by a 'Drop & Collect' service meaning customers can still post prepaid parcels and make bill payments using a handheld device.
A One Stop spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, due to the challenges of the current economic climate and evolving customer demand, the full Post Office service inside our Lancaster Road, Morecambe One Stop store will be closing.
"We will, however, be opening a lighter Post Office branch format, Drop & Collect, around the same time as the closure to offer customers a number of popular, prepaid parcel products and services.
"This means that customers will be able to post prepaid parcels including Royal Mail 'signed for' and special delivery, as well as pick up and drop off parcels through Royal Mail and Parcelforce.
"We will also be offering bill payment services and customers will still be able to use our in-store ATM.
"This has been a difficult decision, however we believe that our customers’ needs will be met through the new offer. This change will be complete mid-March and we will communicate with our customers to keep them updated as our plans progress.
"We apologise to those who may need to travel further to access services after the closure - full Post Office services are available from the branches at 2-6 Victoria Street, Morecambe, 47 Princes Crescent, Bare and 19 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe.”
It is believed that a rise in rival parcel services such as Amazon, as well as changes in customer bill payment habits, has led to the decision to remove full Post Office services, which has also affected other One Stop shops around the UK.
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