Brierfield Post Office to reopen six years after closure
A community post office is set to reopen – six years after it closed.
After extensive efforts to secure a new operator, a business has finally stepped forward to take on Brierfield Post Office – a move which will restore essential postal services to the people of the area and provide a new lifeline for the local high street.
A Post Office spokesperson said: “We are delighted to let you know that following the closure of Brierfield Post Office in September 2019, we have remained committed to reinstating a Post Office service to the local community and reopened the branch on Thursday, October 23rd.”
The news was welcomed by Burnley MP Oliver Ryan who said: “This is brilliant news for Brierfield. The closure of the post office six years ago was a real blow for residents and small businesses who rely on its services. I’m delighted a new operator has been found and I’m honoured to be asked to officially reopen the branch.
“This reopening shows what’s possible when communities, local businesses, and government work together to get things done. I know just how much this will mean to local people – restoring convenience, connectivity, and confidence to the heart of Brierfield.”
The new operator is keen to build strong links with the local community and ensure the branch “opens with momentum and visibility.”