New Post Office confirmed for Plymstock after four-year gap

A new Post Office is set to open in Plymstock Broadway this October, marking the return of local postal services after a four-year absence.

The official opening date has been confirmed for 9 October 2025, following years of uncertainty since the previous branch closed.

The news has been welcomed by South West Devon MP Rebecca Smith, who has been pressing for a new facility since she was elected.

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Plymstock has been without a Post Office for several years, and the gap in services has become more pressing with the planned closure of Lloyds Bank, the town’s last remaining bank, due in November.

Ms Smith said she had worked closely with the Post Office, local stakeholders, and government ministers to help secure the return of the service to the Broadway.

“I’m so pleased to be able to share this good news with local residents,” she said.

“The return of a Post Office to Plymstock Broadway has been a long time coming, and I know how much this will mean to people across our community.

“Over the last three and a half years, I’ve heard time and time again from residents, especially older residents and small business owners, about the difficulty of accessing basic services. I’ve worked tirelessly with the Post Office and ministers to keep this on the agenda, and I’m absolutely delighted that we now have a confirmed opening date.”

Ms Smith also thanked those who had shared their concerns about the lack of services in the area.

“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to sign petitions, contact me, or speak up about the need for a local Post Office,” she said.

“I will keep working to ensure residents across South West Devon have access to the services they rely on.”

A new operator has now been appointed to run the branch, which will reopen at a central location in Plymstock Broadway.