Milton Keynes Post Office and new ‘Stamp’ store back at its original location following serious fire
The new-look Milton Keynes Post Office alongside a ‘Stamp’ store selling cards, gifts and stationery was officially opened yesterday. (June 23)
Emily Darlington, MP for Milton Keynes Central cut the ribbon to mark the re-opening of the post office back at its original location after a serious fire last June.
The premises in Midsummer Boulevard, has been fully renovated with new owners Universal Office Equipment Ltd (UOE), launching a “Stamp” store, alongside the Post Office, which features a new layout and retail offering.
Emily Darlington, MP, said: “It is with great joy that I’m performing the official opening of this wonderful looking Post Office and Stamp store.
“It’s been a challenging year for the branch, but people have rallied round to maintain vital Post Office services to the city centre. Over 2,400 people signed my petition to keep
services active, which just shows how important it is for the people in our city. Now we have a great new retail store alongside the Post Office and longer opening hours too. I want to congratulate UOE for their support during this period of turbulence and significant investment into our city.”
Elliot Jacobs, who leads UOE, said: “We’re delighted to be back in the permanent, bigger location, which gave us space to introduce our new Stamp-branded store. There’s a real modern feel to the premises and the introduction of exciting retail of cards, gifts and stationery, gives people more reasons to visit.”
The Post Office was closed following a fire which occurred 12 months ago with a customer subsequently charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
Milton Keynes City Council provided temporary space in its council offices to restore services in July, before an interim location opened in the shopping centre before the busy Christmas period.
Council Leader Cllr Jane Carr, said: “We are glad that we were able to play our part in accommodating a temporary location. It’s great news to have Milton Keynes back at its original, permanent, premises. So many improvements have also been carried out to the premises with the Stamp store being added, making much better use of space.”
New opening hours are Monday to Saturday: 9am to 5.30pm and Sunday: noon to 4pm.