Cumbernauld Post Office spends £2.36 to make just £1

POST Office bosses have shed more light on their controversial plans to move Cumbernauld’s main post office to another premises.

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

It has emerged that the branch is losing cash and is the only one in North Lanarkshire to be considered for a shift. The company now wants to find a shop which can house it.

A Post Office Ltd spokesperson said: “Cumbernauld Post Office is losing money. It costs us £2.36 to generate every £1 of income. Partnering with a retailer will help us save costs while still providing the same level of service for the area.

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