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Woolwich Post Office officially opens at new shop, restoring vital services
- Woolwich Post Office opens at new shop - Stationeries & Gifts, 102 Powis Street, London, SE18 6LQ
- Cabinet member for the Royal Borough of Greenwich “cuts the ribbon”
- Experienced postmaster restores service to the community
- Branch open daily
- Wide range of Post Office services
The official opening of Woolwich Post Office was marked by Councillor Jackie Smith - Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services, who “cut the ribbon”.
Highly experienced postmaster Manish Garg has opened the Post Office and brand-new shop called Stationeries & Gifts at 102 Powis Street, London, SE18 6LQ, which is a store selling stationery, gifts, cards and photo services.
This has restored vital services to this area of Woolwich after the previous branch at nearby 68-72 Powis Street shut in April 2025, due to the closure of the store where it was based.
Cllr Smith wanted to show her support for Woolwich Post Office, which offers a very wide range of Post Office services for residents, businesses and visitors.
Pictured either side of Cllr Jackie Smith cutting the ribbon are the owners Manish and Kriti Garg, who are very experienced at running Post Offices.
Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services, said: “We are getting things done in Woolwich and the opening of the new post office marks one of many improvements to the area. Woolwich is one of our busiest areas and it is vital that people have a face-to-face service. As a councillor and a local resident, I wholeheartedly welcome its arrival.”
The council’s support in bringing a new post office to Woolwich included funding towards the fit out as well as working closely with British Land to facilitate its return and the jobs it will create.
Woolwich Post Office is open daily for the convenience of customers. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm; Sunday: 11am – 4pm. This provides 56 hours of service a week. There are three main Post Office counters and one at the retail counter.
New counters at the branch.
Manish Garg, who has been a postmaster for nearly 20 years, started with a branch in Crofton Park. Today he has three branches including Eltham and Blackheath Village.
With his wife, Kriti, they will manage their three stores. There are two familiar faces that worked at the previous Woolwich Post Office inside the WHSmith store and other experienced staff from their other branches, and new staff.
Postmaster Manish Garg said: “Customers really missed Woolwich Post Office when it closed. The community is very excited that this Post Office branch, which offers so many Post Office services is open again and we are proud of our great-looking shop too. Kriti and I, and our staff are really looking forward to serving the people of Woolwich.”
As well as Royal Mail and Parcelforce services, Woolwich offers DPD buy in branch for sending and collecting parcels. With more bank closures it’s also a very useful place for people to do their personal and business banking, and bill payments.
There’s also a full range of travel currencies on demand, Post Office travel money card services. Customers can renew their vehicle tax and there are ID verification services.
Post Office Area Change Manager, Noah Rai, said: “We know how important a Post Office is to a community, and we are delighted to have restored vital Post Office services, inside this wonderful-looking shop. Highly experienced post office couple Manish and Kriti Garg know how to run first class branches.”
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- With over 11,500 branches, Post Office has the biggest retail network in the UK, with more branches than all the banks and building societies combined.
- Post Office is helping anyone who wants cash to get it whichever way is most convenient. Partnership with over 30 banks, building societies and credit unions means that 99% of UK bank customers can access their accounts at their Post Office.
- Cash withdrawals, deposits and balance enquiries can be made securely and conveniently over the counter at any Post Office; and the biggest investment by any organisation or company in the last decade is being made to safeguard 1,400 free-to-use ATMs across the UK.
- Post Office is simplifying its proposition for Postmasters with a focus on its cash and banking; mails and parcels; foreign exchange; and; bill payments services.
- Research has found that visits to the Post Office help drive another 400 million visitors to other shops, restaurants and local businesses equating to an estimated £1.1 billion in additional revenue for High Street businesses.
- 99.7% of the population live within three miles of a Post Office; and 4,000 branches are open seven days a week.
