Adrian Ramsay MP visits the new Eye Post Office during the first week of operation.

Adrian Ramsay MP visits the new Eye Post Office during the first week of operation. 

Adrian Ramsay MP visited the new Post Office in Eye during its first week of operation, marking the return of a permanent Post Office service to the town for the first time in more than two years.

The reopening follows work by District Councillor Lucy Elkin, who has worked alongside Adrian to help restore the service for residents and businesses as quickly as possible.

The new branch is being run by local postmaster Minesh Patel, who already operates the Post Office in Mendlesham.

Speaking at the Eye Post Office, Adrian Ramsay MP said:

“I’m delighted that, following a lot of behind-the-scenes work from Green Councillor Lucy Elkin, Eye now has a permanent post office again. For far too long, residents have been left without this vital service. With no bank in the town, having a post office is crucial for businesses and residents. In Parliament, I have been pushing for the restoration of local post offices, and I wish the local postmaster, Minesh Patel, all the best.”

Minesh Patel, the postmaster, said. 

“I’m delighted that the Eye post office is now operating. From this week, we will be serving the community here in Eye, along with my other store in Mendlesham. I want to thank residents for the warm welcome and support we have already received.”

Cllr Lucy Elkin added.

“Since the previous Post Office closed, residents have consistently told me how important it was to restore this vital service to Eye. I am delighted that, after a great deal of work behind the scenes with Minesh, we now once again have a permanent Post Office in Eye.”

 ENDS