Other Support Available to Communities affected by Post Office Closure

Q: What transport is available to help people get to their nearest Post Office?

A: Herefordshire is covered by a mixture of public and community transport services, ensuring that all parishes receive some transport provision.
.Public Transport. Details of all bus services in the County are available in 3 area based timetables, Hereford & Bromyard , Leominster & Kington , Ledbury & Ross-on-Wye, which are available from libraries, tourist information centres, bus and rail stations and also by post (timetables price £1.30 for area 1 or £1.10 for areas 2 or 3 each or £3.00 for a set of 3 including the Map and Guide) from:
Public Transport Information,Highways & Transportation
Herefordshire Council, PO Box 236, Plough Lane
HEREFORD, HR4 0WZ
Telephone: (01432) 260211,
E-Mail: public.transport@herefordshire.gov.uk   
Web: www.herefordbus.info


Community Transport. If no suitable public transport services are available to you, or you are unable to use them, then there is a network of community transport providers that may be able to help. They mainly operate using volunteers to provide affordable transport for people wishing to access local services and social activities. The key features of these services are as follows:

• Fares designed to be similar to local bus fares

• Booked in advance – 48 hours notice usually required

• Accessible vehicle usually available for wheelchair users and others with mobility difficulties

• Door to door

Click on this link to find out more about your nearest scheme.


Q: What alternatives are there to visiting the Post Office?

A: The Helpline run by Post Office Ltd (08457 22 33 44) can provide advice on how to access many services without needing to visit a Post Office, eg on obtaining a driving licence direct from the DVLA, or having a pension paid directly into a bank account.

 


Q: Are there any local facilities where people could go online to find out more?

A: A network of Community Access Points (CAPs) has been set up across the County with the aim of providing people living in rural areas with access to the internet and other computer based services. For a list of CAPs and their contact details, go to www.myherefordshire.com/communityaccess


Q: Where can communities get advice about setting up a community run shop/post office?

A: The principal organisation proving specialist advice in this area is ViRSA, the Village Retail Services Association – 01993 814377, www.virsa.org, e-mail virsa@plunkett.co.uk.

Local advice is also available from our own Business Support team on 01684 312742 or e-mail: ruthc@comfirst.org.uk.




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