Bath MP Don Foster has today written to Multi, the company behind the Southgate development, encouraging them to push the idea of a post office within the new centre.

Although Post Office Ltd themselves are unlikely to purchase a unit, other stores are able to host a post office counter. Following the closure of the old Southgate post office, the main branch in town is now very busy, especially at peak times. With just under 60 new retail units and almost 100 flats, demand for postal services in the centre of town is set to increase come the opening of the centre. Don said,

When the Southgate post office was closed, I argued that we would need to have it replaced when the Southgate development was completed. At that time I received assurances from Multi and Post Office Ltd that this would be looked in to.

With so many new shops and apartments, it is clear that there will be a need for a post office at this end of town, even if it is just a couple of counters.

As the development nears completion, and more shops agree to move in, it is important that we raise the issue with them of hosting a post office counter within their store. I have written to Multi today to ask them for their help in getting a post office for Southgate.