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Garthamlock Post Office Local representatives have welcomed a u-turn on the closure of a vital post office. The Glasgow Times reported last month that Garthamlock Post Office was set to close on Saturday February 13. However, the current operators have decided to delay the closure indefinitely. Councillor Ruairi Kelly for Glasgow North East said: “I welcome the decision by the operator to delay the closure of this service and hope that it leads to the long term security of the Post Office in Garthamlock. This is clearly not the right time to be altering this service given that we are being asked not to make unnecessary journeys and the ability to carry out as many activities locally is an important factor in keeping us all safe during this pandemic.”
Cranhill Post Office, located on Lamlash Crescent is set to close on Tuesday February 23. An information letter from Post Office states that the closure is temporary following the resignation of the postmaster at the branch. Residents have been assured that they are working hard to keep any period of closure to a minimum and we are currently investigating the options available which will enable us to reinstate a Post Office service to the local community. The withdrawl of services will follow the closure of the Garthamlock Post Office on Saturday February 13. Glasgow East MP, David Linden has raised concerns about the impact this will have on the community. He said: