Public opinion is being sought over plans to relocate Wellingborough post office.

The Post Office plans to move the existing branch in 5 Midland Road to vacant premises at 9-10 Sheep Street in November.

The new plans include refurbishment, five serving positions and an extension of opening hours to include Saturday afternoons.

Speaking to the Northants Telegraph, Roger Gale, the Post Office’s network and sales director, said: “We are confident that our proposal is the best way of safeguarding services for years to come.

“Post Offices offer a wide range of services – including everyday banking for the UK’s high street banks, online shopping returns and collections and foreign exchange – in a competitive marketplace. “It’s vital that we continue to adapt to fast-changing consumer and high street trends so that our branches are sustainable for the future.”

Members of the public are invited to have their say by visiting www.postofficeviews.co.uk or by emailing: comments@postoffice.co.uk before August 22.