Postmaster served notice to quit after talks fail

Bar Hill's post office has operated in the Cambridgeshire village's library since 2013

A postmaster has been served a notice to quit after six-years of negotiation failed to reach a resolution.

Cambridgeshire County Council said it was left with no alternative.

Bar Hill post office has been operating in the village's library since 2013, but since 2017 the postmaster has not accepted the tenancy terms.

This has meant Cambridgeshire County Council has not been able to collect rent or contributions towards running costs.

The council said it would work with Post Office Ltd to ensure residents would still have local access to post office services.

The council said it remained keen for a continued presence in the library and still hoped an agreement with the existing postmaster, it added.

It is understood that if the current post master does leave, Post Office Ltd would review the need for a post office in Bar Hill and look at other options including remaining at the library, alternative sites or a mobile service.

A spokesperson from Post Office Ltd said it had "been advised of the situation with regards to the premises" adding: "We are monitoring the situation and are hopeful that these issues can be resolved so that Post Office services are maintained for customers in the area."