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Central Devon has the third most post offices of any constituency in the UK and one of Mel's top priorities as an MP has been to keep them open and, where possible, increase their opening hours to help them stay viable.

He was instrumental in getting Ashburton Library moved into the Post Office (pictured) which has been a huge success, significantly increasing the library’s opening hours and increasing footfall at the post office as well. He also worked with a former apprentice at the branch in organising a local forum (believed to be a UK first) where sub-postmasters from across his constituency got together to discuss ideas and best practice.​

When Barclays Bank was refusing to let their customers withdraw money at local post office branches, Mel made an impassioned plea in the House of Commons. The next day Barclays reversed their decision - a victory for all Barclays customers in Central Devon who can now withdraw cash at their local post office rather than travel much further afield to their nearest Barclays branch.

Prior to his election as an MP Mel raised 14,000 signatures door-to-door for his petition against the last Labour Government's post office closure programme which saw over a third of branches in the UK close. He also ran several 'Use it or Lose it' campaigns for specific branches to help encourage local communities to support their post offices.

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MEL PLEDGES TO USE NEW WESTMINSTER ROLE TO CHAMPION POST OFFICES

Monday, 16 March, 2020

POST OFFICES have never been more vital to their communities according to Central Devon MP Mel Stride who has seen local bank branches disappear at a greater rate than almost anywhere else in the country.

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Standing up for Central Devon

Monday, 23 September, 2019

Last week was particularly busy with local meetings on several very important issues. 

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MEL TO LOBBY FOR POST OFFICE SORTING OFFICES AFTER MEETING IN CHUDLEIGH

Friday, 20 September, 2019

Mel Stride MP met with the sub-postmaster of Chudleigh Post Office Jo Hawes last week to discuss the decision by Royal Mail to remove the sorting office from the branch.

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Out and About

Monday, 2 September, 2019

It was great to be back at New Park in Bovey Tracey last week supporting their Summer Fete. More than a thousand older residents live in park homes across our constituency with New Park one of the two largest, along with Pathfinder Village in Tedburn St Mary.

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MP AND SUBPOSTMASTER MAKE APPEAL FOR COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THEIR BRANCHES

Thursday, 22 August, 2019

Mel Stride MP met with the South West’s representative on the National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) Stuart Rogers on Saturday (24/08/19) to discuss the future of the post office network within his constituency.

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MEL TO PRESS POST OFFICE OVER LOCAL SORTING OFFICES

Thursday, 15 August, 2019

Mel Stride MP has expressed concern with the decision by Royal Mail to remove the sorting office from six post office branches in Central Devon including Exminster.

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MEL VISITS 3 POST OFFICES AS THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

Saturday, 8 December, 2018

As the countdown for Christmas continues, Central Devon MP and Treasury Minister Mel Stride popped into Okehampton, Chagford and Ashburton Post Offices today to recognise the valuable role the branches will play in providing vital services to customers within his constituency during the festive s

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MEL JOINS OKEHAMPTON RESIDENT SIMON THOMAS IN PUSH TO PROMOTE POST OFFICE BANKING SERVICES AFTER BANK CLOSURES

Friday, 14 September, 2018

Mel Stride MP was in Okehampton today to promote the banking services available at local post offices. The visit was organised by Okehampton Resident Simon Thomas following the closure of the Okehampton branches of Barclays and NatWest in May this year.

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MEL URGES HATHERLEIGH RESIDENTS TO ENGAGE IN POST OFFICE CONSULTATION

Friday, 15 January, 2016

Mel Stride MP is urging residents in Hatherleigh to engage with the public consultation regarding the future of the local Post Office.

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MP VISITS THORVERTON, IDE AND PATHFINDER POST OFFICES OVER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Monday, 29 September, 2014

Mel Stride MP has contacted several of the more isolated post offices in his constituency to encourage them to apply for a new Government grant to improve their premises.

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