Consumer Focus joins forces with Sarah Newton MP over Falmouth Post Office

The fight to stop the relocation of Falmouth Post Office has received a shot in the arm as the consumer champion group and Post Office Regulator, Consumer Focus, has lent a hand to Sarah Newton MP.

Consumer Focus will be sending a representative to Falmouth where they will ‘walk the ground’ and establish precisely how unsuitable the proposed site on Market Strand would be for the Post Office.

Sarah Newton, MP for Truro and Falmouth, informed Consumer Focus of the relocation plans and that the premises would be difficult and indeed dangerous for elderly and disabled customers.  Sarah said: “I am delighted that Consumer Focus will be investigating this matter further.  I am sure that once they have examined the site they will share my view, and that of local people, that this relocation is completely unsuitable.”

“I am disappointed that the Post Office is asking elderly and disabled customers - customers who are loyal to and rely on the Post Office – to negotiate the route to Market Strand.  This route involves using a very narrow pavement and puts people dangerously close to fast moving traffic.”

Sarah continued: “I will continue to campaign alongside Consumer Focus and I will keep local residents informed of any further developments.”