Llanelli Labour Party

Local councillor Steve Lloyd -Janes has joined Nia Griffith MP in congratulating Hendy Post Office on its successful application to the Welsh Assembly’s Post Office Diversification Fund.

Nia Griffith MP said:  “I am delighted that Hendy Post Office is to benefit from this fund. I know that Jonathan is keen to make a real go of the post office, and I wish him every success. The UK Post Office Minister Pat McFadden has recently announced that Post Offices will be able to offer additional banking facilities and this will be yet another way of providing a greater range of services for the community and making the business more viable”

Councillor Steve Lloyd –Janes said ” I’m proud that Hendy Post Office is one of 75 across Wales to be awarded this grant. These grants are worth a total of £1.55m over two financial years and are to help sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses diversify and improve their facilities. Hendy Post Office is at the heart of the community and  this money will help make it a more viable business.”

The Assembly’s Post Office Diversification Fund aims to help with business and marketing advice, advertising, training and some set-up costs for new services. Funding can also be obtained for improvements such as creating better access to buildings, upgrading computer equipment, improving security or providing better signs for the outside of premises.