The main Uckfield Post Office branch located inside the TG Jones / WHSmith Local store at 33 High Street is planned for closure.
This decision follows news that the host retail store, TG Jones, intends to close down its High Street shop. Local representatives and the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce have raised urgent concerns regarding the impact this will have on the community, particularly because a planned permanent Banking Hub at 15 High Street will only provide banking counter services and will not offer postal services.
Key Impacts & Local Response
- Service Gap: The new permanent Banking Hub can handle cash and banking transactions but lacks the facilities to accept parcels, process mail, or handle passport applications.
- Campaigns: Local politicians, including Member of Parliament Mims Davies, are launching petitions and contacting Post Office management to secure a long-term solution or relocation for full postal services.
Alternative Post Office Branches Nearby
While a permanent solution is being sought, residents can use nearby branches for full mailing and retail services:
Ridgewood Post Office
- Location: 11-12 Lewes Road, Uckfield, TN22 5SL
- Hours: Monday–Tuesday 7am–6pm, Wednesday 7am–2pm, Thursday–Friday 7am–6pm, Saturday 7am–3pm. [1, 2]
Five Ash Down Post Office
- Location: Five Ash Down, Uckfield, TN22 3AH
- Hours: Monday–Friday 8am–5:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–12:30pm.
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