Royal Mail's postbox conversion programme took a hit in Berkshire, according to a report in NewburyToday.
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| Bradfield Southend postbox 29 October 2025 (Newburytoday) |
Residents in Bradfield Southend when the traditional red postbox outside the village post office was taped up by Royal Mail in favour of a new automatic system, and started a petition for it changed back.
Most annoyed was Kate Brealey, postmaster at Bradfield Village Store and Post Office – as the new automated parcel box to receive parcels would have sat right outside the building.
The petition reached 800 signatures. In a statement from Royal Mail, a spokesperson said: “Following discussions with the council, Bradfield Southend’s postbox will remain a standard one.”
Good news - and a reminder to all of us not to sit at home moaning, do something!
ReplyDeleteRobert (the other one)
ReplyDeleteAlas the Village Post Office in GALMPTON Nr Brixham Devon did not win and their Box outside the PO was converted to a Parcel even thought it's on private land and they did not want it!. RW