- Official opening at Unit 2A, Knightsbridge Court, Derby Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 1RS
- MP Kate Kniveton “cut the ribbon”
- Service began 23rd March 2023
- New Postmaster
- 84 hours of Post Office service a week
A community celebration today (4/5) marked the official opening of Derby Road Post Office, at Unit 2A, Knightsbridge Court, Derby Road, Burton on Trent, DE14 1RS.
The Post Office service began on Thursday 23rd March and the new shop, Knightsbridge Convenience, includes a Premier franchise.
Kate Kniveton, Burton MP “cut the ribbon” to officially open Derby Road Post Office.
MP Kate Kniveton said:
“It’s great news for Burton on Trent to have a Post Office restored to this area of our town. I know first-hand from my constituents just how important a Post Office is to a community. There is such a wide variety of services that this new site will offer to residents, including banking as well as sending letters and parcels. The new postmaster, Raheel, is very enthusiastic about serving his customers and I wish him the very best for the future.”
The new, longer hours will make it easier to pop in. In addition to Post Office Services, there will be an excellent convenience store serving fresh produce, lottery services and money transfer to fulfil a wide range of consumer needs.”
The opening hours are Monday to Sunday: 8am – 8pm; Saturday. This is 84 hours of Post Office service a week making it more convenient to visit. The branch opens early, closes late and stays open for lunch.
Postmaster, Raheel Fayyaz, said:
“We know the local community has been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new post office here at Knightsbridge Court. The post office will bring ultimate convenience to all customers with extended opening hours and an abundance of free easy to use parking.”
“In addition to the post office there will be a first-class convenience store offering quality products such as your daily essentials -milk, eggs, bread, ready meals, sandwiches, crisps, drinks and other confectionery. Lottery services, money transfer, travel and bureau de change services will also be offered. Bill payments and full banking services will be available with a free to use cash machine outside. You can also pay into your bank account for free and withdraw cash for free! No need to go to the town centre and pay extra to park your car. This really will be a one stop shop for everyone!”
Anne Murphy, Post Office Network Provision Lead, said:
“It’s great that Post Office services have been restored to the area as we know how important the Post Office is to the community. The extended opening hours and convenience store services are very welcome. I am grateful to Postmaster Raheel Fayyaz for his service in restoring a Post Office to this community.
