The UK Government has launched a major public consultation to shape the future of the Post Office, marking the first comprehensive review of the network in over 15 years and Devon County Council are encouraging people to have their say.
Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, our Cabinet Member for rural affairs says the consultation represents a vital opportunity for Devon residents to influence what the post office network looks like in future.
She’s urging the public, businesses, community organisations and of course postmasters, to share their views before the government’s deadline of Monday 6 October. 2025.
The consultation looks at how Post Offices can:
- Offer better services for people who still need face-to-face help
- Make sure every community has access to a local branch
- Possibly change ownership so that postmasters have more control
- Improve how the Post Office is run, especially after problems like the Horizon
- For information about how to respond to the consultation, visit the government’s website. Responses must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday 6 October 2025.
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