The Post Office is back in Spindles and the Council Leader Arooj Shah has welcomed the return of this vital service to the heart of Oldham town centre.
The new pop-up branch at Unit 10, Spindles Town Square, formerly Clintons, is now open to the public just 50 metres from its previous location in WH Smith.
Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm, it offers essential services like sending letters and parcels, paying bills, cash deposits and withdrawals and stamps.
The site will soon be fully fitted out to become a permanent branch with extended hours and a general convenience store.
Councillor Shah said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see the Post Office return to Spindles. Having this vital service in the heart of our town centre supports accessibility, local businesses, and our wider vision for a thriving Oldham.”
The branch is expected to be open at weekend by late summer with a full range of services including passport, driving licences, vehicle tax, SIA and DBS applications, benefit payments, Western Union money transfers and currency exchange - and it will even have a convenience store.
The branch, run by sub-postmaster Arif Matadar and manager Moshin Matadar, will be open from 7.30am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
Arif, who runs seven Post Office branches across Greater Manchester, added: "People have been coming in saying they are really pleased to have the Post Office back in the Spindles. For many people, it is a lifeline.
"People are already coming in having a chat with us, and they are relieved to know that we are here permanently."
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