THE Post Office is set to open a newly modernised ‘local’ PO service in Stevenston.

The service, which will launch at 1pm on Tuesday 26 July, will be provided at a low-screened, open plan style Post Office service point, integrated into the retail counter.

Customers will be able to access a range of Post Office and mails services, including Special Delivery, Local Collect, home shopping returns, online banking cash deposits and withdrawals.

The branch will need to close temporarily for refurbishment from 1.30pm on Saturday, July 16.

During this time, customers can access Post Office services at: Saltcoats Post Office, Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5EX, Adam’s Avenue Post Office, 10 Adams Avenue, Saltcoats, KA21 6AL

The Post Office service will be available seven days a week during the store’s opening hours, 8am to 10pm; Monday – Saturday and 7am to 10pm on Sunday so customers can visit when it is most convenient.

This is an extra 52 hours a week more than previously offered including all day Saturday and Sunday opening. The branch will open earlier and close later every day.

Other services include withdrawals using a Post Office Card Account, send funds abroad using Moneygram, and customers can pay bill, pre-order travel money, travel insurance and top up mobile phones.

Area manager Anne Clark said: “We are confident that this vibrant new-style Post Office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.”