An Aberdeenshire post office could be relocated and its opening times prolonged under new plans.
The Alford facility could be moved from its current site to the village’s W and R Murray Radio and TV shop on Main Street.
The Post Office said the change could allow for more than 50 hours of operation in the community within a “modern, open-plan” style branch.
A six-week public consultation on the proposals has been launched, which will run until November 29.
The proposed move, in agreement with the current postmaster, is part of major modernisation programme across the Post Office network.
Regional manager for the Post Office, Suzanne Richardson, said: “We are making it easier for customers to get their cash, send and collect their mail and do their banking because we know how important these services are to local residents.
“We are confident that this vibrant new-style Post Office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.”
Services at the new branch would be offered during shop opening hours, from 9am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday.
This is an extra four-and-a-half hours to the existing post office.
To take part in the consultation, e-mail comments@postoffice.co.uk or call 0345 722 3344 or Textphone 03457 223 355. Otherwise get in touch by freepost to YOUR COMMENTS at Post Office Ltd.
