A councillor has said he expects a permanent home will be found for Broughty Ferry Post Office by autumn
The suburb’s Post Office had been located in the Nisa store in Gray Street but the grocery store closed in January.
It meant anyone wanting to use the Post Office had to travel into Dundee city centre or Barnhill.
The Post Office temporarily re-opened in the Nisa premises in April but only on a short-term basis.
Discussions are underway about finding a new permanent home for the Post Office. Liberal Democrat Ferry councillor Craig Duncan said the ongoing uncertainty is causing residents concern but he expects a permanent solution will be found soon.
He said: “Many residents have expressed concern to me at the on-going uncertainty surrounding the status and future of post office services in central Broughty Ferry, following the abrupt closure of the Post Office located within the former Nisa store in Gray Street at its corner with Queen Street back in January.
“Although the Nisa store is no longer in business, the Post Office re-opened for business as a temporary facility there, pending the award of the permanent tender for central Broughty Ferry Post Office facilities.
“This is dragging on and I have sought assurances from Post Office Limited to reassure residents and local businesses.”
Mr Duncan met Post Office operations manager Jane Smith to discuss the Broughty Ferry situation.
The councillor was told the Post Office is currently evaluating a number of tenders submitted to run the permanent Post Office and was promised it would be situated in a central location.
Mr Duncan said: “As the successful bidder has yet to be chosen, I was advised that, at this stage, it is impossible to say where the exact location of the permanent Post Office facility will be.
“Although it is possible that it may remain where it is, I have pointed out to Post Office Limited that many residents have expressed a desire to see the Post Office moved south of the rail level crossing and into Brook Street, King Street or the southern section of Gray Street, for example.
“Whatever the outcome of this, I have made clear to Post Office Limited that it is imperative that the permanent location is centrally located. ”
He added: “I have been assured that any possible move would be subject to public consultation.
“Post Office Limited cannot confirm the exact timescale yet but hopes to see a permanent resolution by the autumn.”
A Post Office spokesperson said: ”We would like to reassure customers that following the reopening of Broughty Ferry Post Office in April, the Post Office continues to work hard to look at ways of providing a more permanent sustainable solution for the community.”
“We are committed to providing Post Office services in the area and we will continue to talk to potential interested parties regarding the opportunity. In the meantime, Post Office services will remain available at the existing site.”
