Major supermarket chain with 7,000 branches to close site
Major supermarket chain with 7,000 branches to close site
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A MAJOR supermarket chain with 7,000 branches is set to close a site. The closure, which will take place in July, could also mean the loss of a crucial amenity for the local community. The popular Co-op store in Oswestry, Shropshire contains a Post Office - and locals have now been left uncertain about the fate of the mail service.
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Co-op bosses confirmed the news of the closure and apologised to disappointed customers. A spokesperson said: "We carry out reviews of our existing store locations, and only after very careful consideration, have we taken the difficult decision to close our Cabin Lane store.
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"We understand that this decision will not be welcomed by all, so we are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause and would like to thank the community for its support of the store.". The spokesperson then directed customers to a different branch, adding: "We have another Co-op store very nearby on Victoria Road, Oswestry, and we remain committed to serving and supporting Shropshire communities with stores across the county.".
Local MP Helen Morgan expressed her concerns about the potential loss of the Post Office in Parliament. She said that the branch services a very large rural area that does not have a great deal of digital access and therefore relies on the post. Helen, who represents the constituency of North Shropshire, said: "The full range of Crown Post Office services are absolutely essential.".
"Can the Minister provide some assurance that the full range of Crown Post Office services will remain in Oswestry and that the Post Office will take into account the fact that it is so important to retain these vital services in rural areas which are being deserted by commercial organisations like banks?".
