Bath’s main Post Office based in TG Jones in Union Street to close

Bath’s main Post Office, based in TG Jones in Union Street, is to shut along with the store.

The TG Jones store on Union Street in Bath

Closing down signs have gone up at TG Jones, which was formerly WHSmith.

A Post Office spokesperson told the Echo this afternoon: “We fully recognise the challenging trading conditions that TG Jones and many other High Street retailers are facing at the moment.

“TG Jones had its Restructuring Plan approved by the High Court on 1st July, which includes seeking new commercial terms with landlords for the majority of their estate.

“Consequently, TG Jones is looking to close their Bath store. Regrettably, Bath Post Office is due to close on Tuesday 1st September.

“We know how important our products and services are to the local community.

“We have already received expressions of interest from some retailers and we are now looking more closely at the interest expressed.

“We want to open a replacement branch as soon as possible. In the interim, alternative branches will be Lower Weston, Battle Walk and Larkhall, which is due to reopen later this month.”

In July 2019 the City of Bath Post Office moved from Northgate Street into WHSmith.

At the time, the Post Office said the move was part of the continuing modernisation of its branch network, saying: “We believe the most effective way to secure the long-term viability of Post Office services in Bath is through a carefully selected retail partner, and we are confident that our proposal is the best way of safeguarding services for the community for years to come.”