The Post Office has announced its decision on the type of service that would replace Yatton Keynell Post Office branch following a six-week consultation into a proposal for a mobile outreach.

The proposal follows the decision to close Yatton Keynell branch and introduce an outreach service under the West Berkshire and Wiltshire, Network Change Area Plan, which concluded in 2008.

Villagers complained about the location proposed for the mobile service, the hours that would be offered and the impact on the associated business.

Post Office Ltd will now trial a new service called Post Office essentials at Yatton Keynell, General Store.

The service will be offered at the same hours as the General Store from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 7am to 5pm and from 7am to 12pm on Sundays.

The Post Office essentials service offers a slightly reduced range of transactions but customers would still be able to access a wide variety of Post Office services, including banking, bill and budget payment schemes, Post Office Card Account, stamps and mailing services.

Tim Nickolls, Network Development Manager for the West Berkshire and Wiltshire area said: “We listened to the feedback we received from the local community and have responded by amending the way in which we intend to offer Post Office services in Yatton Keynell.

"I am confident that Post Office Essentials will be well supported by the local community.”