Post Office

The High Street branch of the Post Office closed unexpectedly on the 13th November 2009, but has now temporarily re-opened on site. On this page you can find out about the current, local provision of Post Office services and information on the campaign to get the town centre Post Office re-opened.

Find out about other Post Offices nearby

Find out how to contact Post Office Ltd.

Latest News
The Post Office in 81 High Street has been restocked and reconnected to the network and re-opened on Thursday 24th February. The intention is to provide a temporary measure until a permanent sub-postmaster is appointed.

Public Meetings
Councillor Fulford, called a public meeting about the Post Office at the Town Hall on Wednesday 20th January 2010. The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded here (PDF, 174 KB).

As representatives of Post Office Ltd. did not attend the meeting, a further public meeting took place on Monday 1st February 2010 at Trinity Baptist Church, Red Lion Street.
The minutes of the meeting can be downloaded here (PDF, 169 KB).

Petition
It was agreed at the meeting on the 20th January to set up a petition, copies of which were available to sign in several town centre premises. The petitions were given to the Post Office representatives at the February public meeting.

Facebook
A Facebook page entitled Chesham Post Office Action Book has been set up by a resident to provide a forum for people to exchange news and views on the Post Office. See http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=178152443844&ref=mf for more information.

Regulator
Postcomm is the Post Services Commission and advises the Government on the Post Office network. However, Postcomm does not regulate Post Offices or make decisions about individual Post Offices. See their web site for more information.