Post Office Ltd

Network Change Programme

Appendix Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Abbots Way Corner Windermere Road Cambridge Drive Address 1 85 Clayton Road 22 Windermere Road 1/2 Cambridge Court Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle Newcastle Newcastle Address 5 Postcode ST5 3NE ST5 3HH ST5 3DA Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 46 Customer Serving 2 2 2 Positions

Average Number of 300 - 399 1000 - 1499 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery DVLA On Line Lottery and ATM. Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Population - 23490; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 20562; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 23823; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 21%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 72% with 1 or more car or van - 78% with 1 or more car or van - 73% Retail Type SPAR Off-licence and convenience store. McColl's Newsagent. Londis convenience store. Access leading to the branch is sloping however the branch Ease of Access to Branch The branch has access via a ramp or steps with wide doors. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. has level access. Internally there is space for a wheelchair. There is a small parade of shops including a coffee bar, There is a short parade of shops on Cambridge Drive The area has a butcher's, hairdressers and a Co-Op food Retail Environment tanning studio, hairdresser's, florist and a domestic including a hairdressers, Chinese takeaway, launderette, store. appliance shop. Indian takeaway, kebab takeaway and Londis store. Proximity to ATM None None None Terrain is hilly, the route is well lit and has a pedestrian Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly, route is well lit and has a pedestrian pavement throughout however there are two busy roads to between branches pavement throughout. be crossed without pedestrian crossings. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.76 0.87 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There are roadside parking facilities available outside the Off-road parking in front and small car park which Parking at Branch branch and a car park at the rear of the shopping parade. branch and a large car park at the rear of shopping parade accommodates about 8 cars to one side.

Bus Operating Company First Travel D & G Travel

Bus Route Number 98/98A/99/99A/58A 56 Bus Service Frequency Every 10 minutes Every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 16:10 Location of Bus Stop 15 yards away. 75 yards away. 55 yards away. (Bus will stop on request along the route.) Bus Journey Length 3 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes

Free/Concessionary Bus Travel is free for OAPs with a pass. Travel is free for OAPs with a pass.

D & G Travel no 56, runs every 30 minutes 9.00 to 5.00. (Bus Other Transport Links None will stop on request along the route.) External Posting There is a post box available outside the branch, at the top There is a post box outside the branch. There is a post box 25 yards from the branch. Facilities of the steps or ramp. Additional Branches Branch Name Newcastle under Lyme Basford Milehouse Lane Address 1 27 Merrial Street 515 Etruria Road 69 Milehouse Lane Address 2 Basford Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle under Lyme Stoke-On-Trent Newcastle Postcode ST5 2AE ST4 6HT ST5 9JZ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name All Stretton Address 1 All Stretton 51/54 Sandford Avenue The Post Office Address 2 Address 3 Condover Address 4 Church Stretton Church Stretton Address 5 Postcode SY6 6HG SY6 6BA SY5 7AA Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 12:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 18:00 08:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 12:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 18:00 08:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 12:00 09:00 18:00 08:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 12:00 09:00 18:00 08:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 12:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 18:00 08:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:30 08:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 24 48.5 52 Customer Serving 1 3 2 Positions

Average Number of 50 - 99 1500 - 1999 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency, DVLA and On Line Lottery. Euro On Demand Currency. Constituency Ludlow Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 1240; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 3321; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 699; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 43%; Population Retired - 43%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 44%; Population Retired - 40%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 24%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 83% with 1 or more car or van - 78% with 1 or more car or van - 86% Retail Type Grocery and Cards. Spar convenience store, owned by Midcounties Co-Op. Cards, newspapers, stationery and grocery.

Ease of Access to Branch There are steps at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level entrance with a threshold strip. There are steps at the entrance to this branch.

Retail Environment None Numerous retail, within a small market town location. None Barclays Bank with ATM facilities 100 yards away, on the Proximity to ATM None None opposite side of the road. Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied, there are street lights and footpaths along Terrain is varied, route is along narrow country lanes with between branches the route. limited street lighting and footpaths. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.25 7.65 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There is restricted parking outside the branch with 1 Parking at Branch There is a layby for 3 cars outside the branch. branch. designated disabled bay.

Bus Operating Company Motors

Bus Route Number 435 435 Bus Service Frequency 0747; 0912; 1027; 1227; 1427; 1627; 1833 Bi hourly from 1018 until 1638, 1808

Location of Bus Stop 55 yards away. 165 yards away on Beaumont Road. 110 yards away,

Bus Journey Length 4 minutes 21 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes but not guaranteed Yes but not guaranteed Free for people aged 60 and over and for people with a Free for people aged 60 and over and for people with a Free/Concessionary Bus disability. disability. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box 55 yards form the branch on Farm Lane. There is a freestanding Pillar Box outside the branch. There is a post box in the wall of the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Dorrington Hughley Longden Address 1 The Horse Shoe Inn Hughley Longden Address 2 Dorrington Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 7JD SY5 6NX SY5 8EX Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Alsager Bank Halmer End Audley Address 1 Alsager Bank High Street 67 Church Street Address 2 163 High Street Halmer End Audley Address 3 Alsager Bank Address 4 Stoke on Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST7 8BA ST7 8BJ ST7 8EE Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 16:30 09:00 13:00 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 40 41.5 Customer Serving 1 1 2 Positions

Average Number of 100 - 199 400 - 499 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None None DVLA & Euro On Demand Currency Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Population - 2427; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 3505; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population - 6345; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 78% with 1 or more car or van - 77% with 1 or more car or van - 79% Retail Type Cards Ironmongers and seedsman. Cards

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch.

There are numerous retail, including a Tesco Express, a florist's, a funeral directors, a TV/Video shop, a pet shop, a Retail Environment None There area has a village store and fish'n chip shop.. pharmacy, a menswear shop, a hairdresser's, Co-Op, fish'n chip shop, an ironmongers, a pub (Butcher's Arms) and a balti house.

Proximity to ATM None None There is an ATM at Tesco Express, 25 yards away.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly, the route is well-lit and there is a pedestrian Terrain is hilly, the route has pedestrian pavements and between branches pavement throughout. street lighting on at least one side of the route throughout.

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.40 1.59 (miles) There are parking facilities available on the forourt to the Parking at Branch There are roadside parking facilities available nearby. There is a free car park for up to 25 cars 50 yards away. branch.

Bus Operating Company First Travel First Travel

Bus Route Number 94/94A 94/94A Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes 94/94A Location of Bus Stop Across the road from the branch. 50 yards away. 120 yards away. Bus Journey Length 3 minutes 7 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes Yes for over 60's on production of pass obtained by Yes for over 60's on production of pass obtained by Free/Concessionary Bus presenting a council tax bill. presenting council tax bill Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box outside the branch. There is a post box in front of the branch. There is a post box outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Wood Lane Bignall End Chesterton Address 1 Wood Lane PO 30 Ravens Lane 21-23 Victoria Street Address 2 Community Centre Bignall End Chesterton Address 3 Apedale Road, Bignall End Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Newcastle Under Lyme Postcode ST7 8PH ST7 8PS ST5 7EP Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Aston On Clun Address 1 Clun Road 7 Corvedale Road 5-7 Church Street Address 2 Aston On Clun Address 3 Clun Address 4 Craven Arms Craven Arms Craven Arms Address 5 Postcode SY7 8EW SY7 9NE SY7 8JW Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 46 46 Customer Serving 1 3 1 Positions

Average Number of 50 - 99 1500 - 1999 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None BdeC Euro. DVLA. TravIns On Demand. Euro On Demand Currency Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 267; Population Aged 0-15 - 13%; Population Population - 2289; Population Aged 0-15 - 23%; Population Population - 642; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 30%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 52%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 49%; Population Retired - 35%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 93% with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type General store and newsagent. Greetings cards and stationery. Stationery, cards and gifts. The branch has access via a downward slope into the Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. entrance. There area has pubs, a newagent, gift shops, a hairdresser, a The area has newsagents, a hardware store, a supermarket, Retail Environment Garage, for repairs and pertrol but no shop, and a pub. diy store, butchers, newsagent, tea shops, an antique shop banks, petrol stations, hotels, a pub and cafés. and a florist. Proximity to ATM None ATM facilities available as Natwest and Barclays banks. The branch has an internal ATM Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied, route is along country roads with no Terrain is varied. between branches lighting or footpaths. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.90 6.50 (miles) There is limited roadside parking available and a free car There are parking facilities available outside the branch and There is unrestricted roadside parking immediately outside Parking at Branch park at the village hall within 220 yards. pay and display car parks within 200 yards. the branch and a free car park within 55 yards.

Bus Operating Company M+J travel and Boultons are the main operators. M+J travel and Boultons are the main operators.

Bus Route Number 745 and (748) 745 (bus routes will be reviewed on 1 April 2008) Bus Service Frequency 1308 (1413) 0930 Mon to Fri only Location of Bus Stop 150 yards away, outside the Kangaroo Inn. 220 yards away at the Craven Arms hotel. 55 yards away, bus will stop on request along the route. Bus Journey Length 8 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Advertised as yes where possible. Advertised as yes where possible.

Free/Concessionary Bus Free passes to over 60 and some disabled. Over 65 in get free tickets.

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a postal facility outside the branch. There is a free standing pillar box outside the branch. There is a free standing post box opposite the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Leintwardine Address 1 The Village Hall Village Hall 2-4 High Street Address 2 Leintwardine Address 3 Address 4 Clungunford Clunbury Craven Arms Postcode SY7 0PN SY7 0HG SY7 0JZ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Ball Haye Green Leek Picton Street Address 1 Abbotts Road United Norwest Co-op Ltd 46 Picton Street Address 2 Food Market Address 3 Portland Street North Address 4 Leek Leek Leek Address 5 Postcode ST13 6PD ST13 6AH ST13 8AX Branch Type SPSO CFPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 08:45 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 08:45 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed 11:00 15:00 Closed Total Opening Hours 46 66 46.5 Customer Serving 2 6 3 Positions

Average Number of 500 - 749 2500 - 2999 1500 - 1999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Demand Currency, DVLA and On Line Lottery. Euro/Dollar On Demand Currency. Constituency Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Population - 10452; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 15552; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 15895; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 70% with 1 or more car or van - 71% with 1 or more car or van - 74% Retail Type Co-Op convenience store. Co-Op supermarket. Cards and stationery. There is a small step into this branch with a handrail, buzzer Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access, with wide automatic doors. The branch has level access with automatic doors. and a wide door. The area has a mix of independent shops including a fruit and This branch is situated on the edge of the town with various Retail Environment None veg shop, a convenience store, Co-Op convenience store and retail nearby. two takeaway. Proximity to ATM There is a free external Co-Op ATM inside this branch. There is a free external cash point at the Co-Op. There is a free internal ATM in the Co-Op convenience store. Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied Terrain is varied. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.57 1.20 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities avaialble outside the There is a large free car park with designated disabled parking Parking at Branch There is roadside parking facilities outside the branch. branch. nearby.

Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service between these branches. There is not a direct bus servicr between these branches.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links Not Applicable Not Applicable External Posting There is a free standing post box outside this branch. There is a free standing post box outside this branch. There is a free standing post box directly outside this branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Cheddleton Wetley Rocks Stockton Brook Address 1 27 Cheadle Road 2 Meadow Avenue 30 Leek Road Address 2 Cheddleton Wetley Rocks Stockton Brook Address 3 Address 4 Leek Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST13 7HN ST9 0BD ST9 9NH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Borough Park Masefield Drive Tamworth Address 1 1 Willington Road 150 Masefield Drive Co-Op Society Ltd Address 2 Borough Park 5 Colehill Address 3 Address 4 Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Address 5 Postcode B79 8AS B79 8JA B79 7HA Branch Type SPSO SPSO CFPO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 16:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 17:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 38 45 51 Customer Serving 2 2 9 Positions

Average Number of 300 - 399 750 - 999 4000 - 4499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery On Line Lottery DVLA & On Demand Currency. Constituency Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Population - 14488; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 15159; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 19750; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 70% with 1 or more car or van - 70% with 1 or more car or van - 70% Retail Type News and grocers. News Department store The branch has level access. Internally the is space for a Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. wheelchair. The area has a supermarket, a fast food restaurant, a pub, a This branch is on the edge of a busy town centre with many Retail Environment None chemist and a busy community centre. retail represented. Proximity to ATM None There is an ATM inside the Spar, £1.50 fee. There are two free ATM's within 300 yards of the branch. Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.68 1.14 (miles)

There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There are parking facilities available outside the branch and There are parking facilities available within 500 yards of the Parking at Branch branch and space for three cars on the forecourt. further parking across the road. branch.

Bus Operating Company There are no direct buses. Tamworth Arriva

Bus Route Number Not Applicable 2 Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable A minimum of 3 per hour up to 5 per hour at peak times Location of Bus Stop 300 yards away. Not Applicable 400 yards away. Bus Journey Length Not Applicable 6 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Mostly

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Yes

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a postal facility within the premises. There is a postal facility 2 yards from the branch entrance. There is a postal facility 20 yards from the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Coton Green Bolehall Fazeley Address 1 9 The Precinct 95 Amington Road 8 Coleshill Street Address 2 Fontenaye Road Bolehall Fazeley Address 3 Address 4 Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Postcode B79 8JT B77 3LN B78 3RA Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Brindley Ford Brown Lees Great Chell Address 1 Bridge Street 17 Brown Lees Road 28 Road Address 2 Brindley Ford Brown Lees Chell Address 3 Biddulph Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST8 7QB ST8 6PJ ST6 6SH Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 32 37.5 47 Customer Serving 1 2 3 Positions

Average Number of 200 - 299 200 - 299 1500 - 1999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None None None Constituency Stoke-on-Trent North Staffordshire Moorlands Stoke-on-Trent North Population - 5013; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 9096; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 20035; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 17%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 76% with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 68% Retail Type Village stores Newsagents Newsagents, off-licence and convenience stores. There is a small ramp at the entrance to this branch with a Ease of Access to Branch There is a small step at the entrance to this branch. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. level threshold and wide door. A Hairdresser's, a barber's, a chip shop, a meat and deli shop, Retail Environment A Pub A pub and a hairdresser. Kwiksave (closed), a car sales shop, a garage and a pub. Proximity to ATM None None There is a fee paying ATM within the branch. Terrain is hilly, there is street lighting and pedestrian Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly, the route is lit and paved. pavements throughout the route except for a very short between branches distance after a roundabout. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.10 1.43 (miles) There are limited parking facilities available outside the Parking at Branch Roadside parking is available nearby. Roadside parking is available on Brown Lees road. branch.

Bus Operating Company and Bakers Coaches First Potteries and Bakers Coaches

Bus Route Number 6A-First Potteries: 9, 94 & X1 - Bakers Coaches. 6A-First Potteries: 9, 94 & X1 - Bakers Coaches. 6A - Every 20 minutes; 94 - 12 times daily; 9 - every 30 6A - Every 20 minutes; 94 - 12 times daily; 99 - every 30 Bus Service Frequency minutes; X1- limited stop service only. minutes. Location of Bus Stop 80 yards away. 15 yards away. 25 yards away. Bus Journey Length 5 minutes 7 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes People aged 60 plus and disabled people can travel free 0930- Free travel for over 60s and disabled after 0930 Mon-Fri up to Free/Concessionary Bus 2300 hours Mon-Fri and any time at weekends and on public 2300 and all weekend and public holidays. holidays. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box outside the branch. There is a post box outside the branch. There is a post box outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Harriseahead Biddulph Norton In The Moors Address 1 21 High Street 66 High Street 49 Knypersley Road Address 2 Harriseahead Biddulph Norton in the Moors Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST7 4JS ST8 6AS ST6 8HT Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Church Aston Newport Edgmond Address 1 Sunner Stores 64 High Street Edgmond Village Stores Address 2 27 High Street Address 3 Church Aston Address 4 Newport Newport Newport Address 5 Postcode TF10 9JN TF10 7BA TF10 8JW Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 12:00 13:00 17:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 12:00 13:00 17:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 12:00 13:00 17:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 12:00 13:00 17:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 12:00 13:00 17:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 07:30 18:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 41 63 46 Customer Serving 1 6 1 Positions

Average Number of 200 - 299 2500 - 2999 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery On Demand Currency, DVLA and On Line Lottery. DVLA and Euro On Demand Currency. Constituency The Wrekin The Wrekin The Wrekin Population - 6885; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 11411; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 1630; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 18%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 24%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 81% with 1 or more car or van - 83% with 1 or more car or van - 89% Retail Type Veterinary surgery and limited food. Newsagents Londis Convenience Store. The branch has level access, internally there is space for a The branch has access via a ramp and handrail internally The branch has access via a ramp and handrail internally Ease of Access to Branch wheelchair. there is space for a wheelchair. there is space for a wheelchair. Retail Environment None Town Centre location with various retail. None Proximity to ATM None HSBC next door to Post Office with free ATM facilities. None Terrain / Geography Varied terrain, along residential roads with pavements & Varied terrain with limited street lighting and pavements between branches street lighting. along the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.00 2.90 (miles) There are free parking at New Street Car Park, 150 yards from the branch, with 4 designated disabled parking bays. Parking at Branch There are parking facilities for 6 cars outside the branch. There are roadside parking facilities outside the branch. Alternatively there are restricted parking facilities for up to 10 cars within 50 yards of the branch.

Bus Operating Company Arriva No Direct Bus Route

Bus Route Number 481 Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop 200 yards away. 125 yards away. Not Applicable Bus Journey Length 5 minutes Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus No Not Applicable Free travel after 9.30 for over 60s Mon-fri and all day at Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable weekends. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a free standing post box within 30 yards of the There is a free standing post box within 15 yards of the There is a free standiong post box outside the branch. Facilities branch. branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Muxton Donnington Trench Address 1 Wellington Road The Parade 213-217 Wombridge Road Address 2 Donnington Donnington Trench Address 3 Address 4 Telford Telford Postcode TF2 8NQ TF2 8EB TF2 6PY Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Codsall Wood Codsall Albrighton Address 1 The Old Post Office 16 Station Road Station Road Address 2 Codsall Wood Albrighton Address 3 Address 4 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Address 5 Postcode WV8 1QR WV8 1BX WV7 3QH Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 16:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 46 50 Customer Serving 1 4 3 Positions

Average Number of 100 - 199 1500 - 1999 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Demand Currency and DVLA. DVLA and Euro On Demand Currency. Constituency South Staffordshire South Staffordshire The Wrekin Population - 565; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population - 9624; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 4200; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 24%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 25%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 25%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 92% with 1 or more car or van - 81% with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type None Full mini supermarket. Village store and news.

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level access. The branch has level access.

The branch is located within a small town centre, with There is a full range of village shops and services within 150 Retail Environment 2 pubs. various retail all within 250 yards. yards. Proximity to ATM None 20 yards away at Lloyds bank. There is a free ATM 140 yards away. Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.31 2.52 (miles) There are 20 parking spaces outside the branch and across Parking at Branch There are limited parking facilities nearby. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. the road with other free parking facilities available nearby.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route No direct bus route

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop None Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a postal facility outside the branch. There is a postal facility outside the branch. There is a postal facility outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Lane Green Cosford Camp Pendeford Address 1 13-15 Bilbrook Road Spar Family Shop Co-op Address 2 Codsall RAF Cosford Pendeford Avenue Address 3 Claredate Address 4 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Postcode WV8 1EU WV7 3HD WV6 9EH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Coton Prees Whitchurch Address 1 Coton Service Station The Square 9-11 Green End Address 2 Coton Whitchurch Road Address 3 Whitchurch Address 4 Shrewsbury Prees Whitchurch Address 5 Postcode SY13 3LQ SY13 2DG SY13 1AD Branch Type SPSO SPSO MSPO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 14:00 09:00 12:00 12:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:30 09:00 12:00 12:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 12:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 14:00 09:00 12:00 12:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 12:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 25.5 43.5 46 Customer Serving 1 1 5 Positions

Average Number of 0 - 49 500 - 749 2500 - 2999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency and DVLA. DVLA and On Demand Currency. Constituency North Shropshire North Shropshire North Shropshire Population - 294; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population - 814; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 7757; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 56%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 22%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 94% with 1 or more car or van - 88% with 1 or more car or van - 76% Retail Type General store and Coffee shop. General store. Cards, Sweets and Stationery.

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level access.

Retail Environment None At the newsagent within 100 yards. Terrain is located within a town shopping area. Free ATM's available at Halifax, HSBC and Barclays banks Proximity to ATM None None within the town centre. Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied, route is along country roads with no Terrain is varied, there are no footpaths or street lights along between branches footpaths or street lighting. parts of the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.80 4.40 (miles) There are two designated disabled spaces outside the There is unrestricted roadside parking on Shrewsbury street branch and further parking facilities opposite the branch. Parking at Branch There is a small car park available at the branch. and Mill street. Also there is a Euro car park that is free for two hours, 125 yards away.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus service. No direct bus service

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop None Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a double post box 20 yards away, opposite the There is a free standing post box 75 yards away. There is a postal facility on Mill Street 10 yards away. Facilities branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Loppington Hodnet Address 1 Morris Central Loppington Hodnet Address 2 Shopping Park Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY4 5NY SY4 5ST TF9 3JD Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Dale Hall - This branch is temporarily closed. Tunstall Address 1 185 Newcastle Street 17 Market Place 118 High Street Address 2 Burslem Tunstall Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST6 3QJ ST6 3AA ST6 5TL Branch Type SPSO MSPO MSPO Branch currently open No Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 46.5 Customer Serving Not Applicable 4 7 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 2500 - 2999 3500 - 3999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Demand Currency and DVLA. On Demand Currency and DVLA. Constituency Stoke-on-Trent North Stoke-on-Trent North Stoke-on-Trent North Population - 18793; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 20777; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 18674; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 18%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 62% with 1 or more car or van - 63% with 1 or more car or van - 63% Retail Type Not Applicable None Newsagents, greeeting cards and stationery. The branch has level access with wide doors. Internally the is Ease of Access to Branch Not Applicable The branch has access via a ramp with wide doors. a low level counter, and space for a wheelchair. The area has a barbers, Off Licence, takeaway, Co-Op and There are numerous retailers within a busy town centre Retail Environment The area has a newsagents, travel agents and pottery shop. newsagents. location. There is an ATM facility at Brittannia Building Society and There are ATM facilities within the Co-Op and the There is an internal ATM facility at the branch and at Nat Proximity to ATM Nationwide Building Society, both within 200 yards of the newsagents. West and Barclays Banks and Brittania Building Society. branch. Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly, there are footpaths, pedestrian crossings and Terrain is varied, there are footpaths, street lighting and between branches street lighting along the route. pedestrian crossings along the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.42 1.23 (miles) There is pay and display parking in a layby 200 yards from There are pay and display parking facilities available on There is unrestricted roadside parking on Newport Lane Parking at Branch the branch with space for 6 cars and several other car parks Tower Square within 100 yards of the branch and further outside the branch, around the town centre. pay and display car parks within the town centre.

Bus Operating Company First Bus No direct bus route

Bus Route Number 98 None Bus Service Frequency Every 1/2 hour at 5 past and 25 to the hour. None Location of Bus Stop 150 yards from the branch on Newcastle Road. 20 yards opposite the branch on Newcastle Road. None Bus Journey Length 1 minute None Disabled Access to Bus All buses have low level access None People aged 60 or over and eligible disabled people are Free/Concessionary Bus entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm mon-fri and None at any time at weekends or public holidays. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a postal facility 15 yards from the branch. There is a postal facility outside the branch. There is a postal facility outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Wolstanton Bradwell Address 1 125 High Street 111 Ford Green Road 105 Hanbridge Avenue Address 2 Wolstanton Smallthorne Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle Stoke-On-Trent Newcastle Postcode ST5 0EP ST6 1NT ST5 8HX Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Ditherington Sentinel Gardens Harlescott Grange Address 1 Ditherington 69 Whitchurch Road 17 Grafton Mews Address 2 Harlescott Grange Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Postcode SY1 3BQ SY1 4EE SY1 3NW Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 46 Customer Serving 2 2 2 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 1500 - 1999 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA On Line Lottery Constituency Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 21737; Population Aged 0-15 - 22%; Population Population - 18499; Population Aged 0-15 - 23%; Population Population - 11933; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 15%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 73% with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 77% Retail Type Newsagent Newsagent Newsagent The branch has access via a ramp, internally there is space for The branch has access via a ramp, internally there is space for The branch has access via a ramp, internally there is space for Ease of Access to Branch a wheelchair. a wheelchair. a wheelchair. The area has a chip shop, a fish bar, a computer store, a Retail Environment There is a Lloyds bank and a cake shop. None hairdresser and a convenience store. There is a free ATM facility at lloyds banks within 5 yards of There is a free ATM facility within the convenience store 10 Proximity to ATM There is an ATM facility inside the branch. the branch. yards away. Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied, there are street lights and pavements all Terrain is varied, there are street lights and pavements along between branches along the route. the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.58 1.00 (miles) There are restricted parking facilities for 6 cars within 5 yards There are unrestricted parking facilities within 10 yards of the There are unrestricted parking facilities for 3 cars, outside the Parking at Branch of the branch. branch. branch.

Bus Operating Company Arriva Arriva

Bus Route Number 24 25 Bus Service Frequency Every 12 minutes Every 15 minutes Location of Bus Stop 100 yards away. 200 yards away. 300 yards away on little harlescott lane. Bus Journey Length 10 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Not guaranteed. People who are 60 and over and eligible disabled people are People who are 60 and over and eligible disabled people are Free/Concessionary Bus entitled to free off peak local bus travel. entitled to free off peak local bus travel. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There are postal facilities outside the branch. There are postal facilities outside the branch. There are postal facilities outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Castlefields Monkmoor Shrewsbury Address 1 Castlefields 178 Monkmoor Road Upper Mall Address 2 Monkmoor Darwin Centre Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY1 2RS SY2 5BH SY1 1BN Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Draycott Tean Address 1 Uttoxeter Road 238 Uttoxeter Road 31 High Street Address 2 Blythe Bridge Tean Address 3 Draycott. Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Staffs Staffs Address 5 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST11 9AQ ST11 9LY ST10 4DY Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 41.5 47.5 59 Customer Serving 1 3 3 Positions

Average Number of 200 - 299 1000 - 1499 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency and DVLA. Euro On Demand Currency and DVLA Constituency Stone Stone Stone Population - 858; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 6654; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 3558; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 92% with 1 or more car or van - 85% with 1 or more car or van - 87% Retail Type Convenience store. Cards & stationery. Cards & stationery.

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. The branch has access via a ramp and a handrail. There are steps at the entrance to this branch.

There is a small row of independent shops including a Retail Environment A Pub. A Pub. chemist, pub, newsagents and bakery. Proximity to ATM None None None Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied, route is fairly level, with footpaths and Terrain is varied, route is fairly level, with footpaths and between branches streetlighting. streetlighting. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.47 1.72 (miles) There are parking facilties outside this branch on the There are roadside parking facilities outside this branch and Parking at Branch There are limited parking facilities outside this branch. forecourt. There is also a free car park opposite the branch, a free car park 200 yards away on Old Street. with a designated disabled bay.

Bus Operating Company D&G Coach and Bus Ltd D&G Coach & Bus Ltd

Bus Route Number 10 10 Bus Service Frequency Every 2 hours. Every 2 hours. (3 buses a day.) Location of Bus Stop Outside the branch. 100 yards away. Outside the branch. Bus Journey Length 8 minutes 15 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Not guaranteed Not guaranteed

Free/Concessionary Bus There is free travel for people over 60 or with a disability. There is free travel for people over 60 or with a disability.

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box in the wall of the branch. There is a free standing post box outside this branch. There is a free standing post box outside this branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Cheadle Caverswall Ashbourne Road Address 1 3 The Shopping Centre 55 School Lane Ashbourne Road Address 2 Caverswall Cheadle Address 3 Address 4 Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST10 1UY ST11 9EN ST10 1HQ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Dresden Normacot Longton Address 1 14 Carlisle Street 81 Chaplin Road 51-53 Bennett Precinct Address 2 Normacot Longton Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST3 4HN ST3 4RH ST3 2HR Branch Type SPSO SPSO Crown Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 17:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 41.5 50.5 Customer Serving 2 3 10 Positions

Average Number of 1000 - 1499 1000 - 1499 5500 - 5999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products Euro On Demand Bureau De Change. None DVLA and On Demand Bureau De change. Constituency Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Population- 23563; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population- 27433; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 31477; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 17%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 69% with 1 or more car or van - 73% with 1 or more car or van - 71% Retail Type Confectionery, Greeting Cards, Small Convenience offer Confectionery, Greeting Cards, Stationery Crown Office

Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access with a wide door. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level access with a wide, automatic doors.

Retail Environment Off Licence, a hairdressers, a green grocers and a Café. Barbers. Numerous retailers within the busy town centre. There are ATM's available at at nearby banks, all within 300 Proximity to ATM None Free to use ATM at the branch (external) yards. Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly. The terrain between the branches is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.56 0.83 (miles) There are road side parking facilities available outside the There are road side parking facilities available within 200 Parking at Branch There is a car park available within 25 yards of the branch. branch. yards of the branch.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route First bus

Bus Route Number Not Applicable 23 Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Every 25 minutes. Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 40 yards of the branch. Not Applicable There is a bus stop within 500 yards of the branch. Bus Journey Length Not Applicable 15 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable All buses have low level access. People aged 60 or over and eligble disabled people are Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm mon-fri and at any time at weekends or public holidays. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Outside the branch. Outside the branch. Inside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Finstock Avenue Newstead Address 1 365 Blurton Road 92-102 Finstosk Avenue 75 Wimbourne Avenue Address 2 Blurton Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 ST3 3AY ST3 3JS ST3 3LS Postcode Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name East Fenton - branch temporarily closed Longton Victoria Road Address 1 323 King Street 51-53 Bennett Precinct 80 Victoria Road Address 2 Longton Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST4 3EJ ST3 2HR ST4 2JX Branch Type SPSO Crown SPSO Branch currently open No Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 16:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 49 46.25 Customer Serving Not Applicable 10 2 Positions

Average Number of 500 - 749 5500 - 5999 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

On Demand Bureau De Change, DVLA, UKPS and On Line Additional Products On Line Lottery. Euro/Dollar On Demand Bureau De Change. Lottery. Constituency Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Population- 26552; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population- 31477; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population- 19056; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 66%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 65% with 1 or more car or van - 71% with 1 or more car or van - 63% Retail Type Newsagents, off licence and convenience store. Stationery ad Greeting Cards. Stationery and Small Convenience.

Ease of Access to Branch There are steps at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level access with wide, automatic doors. The branch has level access with automatic doors.

Carpet shop, a newsagents, cake/sandwich shops x2, Butchers, a bakers, a chinese takeaway and a interior design Retail Environment Numerous retailers within the busy town centre. hairdressers x2, furniture shop, domestic appliance shop and Shop. Off Licence. There are ATM's available at nearby banks, all within 300 Proximity to ATM In the external wall of the shop (fee applies). Internal fee paying ATM at the branch. yards. Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is level with pedestrian The terrain between the branches is varied with pedestrian between branches footpaths and street lighting. footpaths and street lighting. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.65 0.88 (miles) On street pay & display within 200 yards of the branch plus On road parking with no restrictions on Berdmore Street There are parking facilities available within 50 yards of the Parking at Branch numerous pay & display car parks within easy walking approximately 40 yards from the branch. branch. distance.

Bus Operating Company First Bus First Bus

Bus Route Number 6, 6A and 26 6 and 6A Bus Service Frequency Every 10 minutes. Every 10 minutes. Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 40 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 300 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 350 yards of the branch. Bus Journey Length 5 minutes. 2 minutes. Disabled Access to Bus All buses have low level access. All buses have low level access. People aged 60 or over and eligble disabled people are People aged 60 or over and eligble disabled people are Free/Concessionary Bus entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm mon-fri and entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm mon-fri and at any time at weekends or public holidays. at any time at weekends or public holidays. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Outside the branch. Post box inside the branch. Outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Fenton Adderley Green Blurton Address 1 20 Christchurch Street 304 Anchor Road 365 Blurton Road Address 2 Blurton Address 3 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST4 3AD ST3 5BS ST3 3AY Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name East Hamlet Ludlow Clee Hill Address 1 6 New Road 9 Tower Street 23 High Street Address 2 East Hamlet Clee Hill Address 3 Address 4 Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Address 5 Postcode SY8 2NX SY8 1RL SY8 3LZ Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Total Opening Hours 46 46 37 Customer Serving 2 5 1 Positions

Average Number of 500 - 749 2500 - 2999 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Euro On Demand Bureau De Change, DVLA and On Line Additional Products None On Demand Bureau De Change and DVLA. Lottery. Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 9275; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population- 9943; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 929; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 26%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 26%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 22%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 75% with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type Café, sandwiches and stationery. One Stop Convenience store. Newsagent, grocery and Convenience. The branch has level access with wide doors. Internally there Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access with wide doors. The branch has level access with wide doors. is a low-level serving counter.

Retail Environment Newsagents/grocery, a takeaway and hairdressers. Numerous small town centre shops including a Somerfield. Chip shop, a bakers and a public house.

Proximity to ATM ATM Inside branch. In the wall of the branch. Inside branch (fee paying). Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is mainly level with street The terrain between the branches is varied with street lights between branches lights and footpaths. and footpaths along some of the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.49 5.27 (miles) Restricted street parking opposite in Lower Galdeford with 2 Parking at Branch Restricted parking outside the branch. Street parking outside the branch. disabled bays opposite the branch.

Bus Operating Company Whittle and R&B Travel. First Red

Bus Route Number 701 - Ludlow Town Service (circular) 292 Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes There is a limited bus service between the branches. Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 30 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 380 yards of the branch. Directly outside the branch. Bus Journey Length 16 minutes. 11 minutes. Disabled Access to Bus Yes but not guaranteed. Yes but not guaranteed. Free for people aged 60 or over & people with a disability, on Free for people aged 60 or over & people with a disability, on Free/Concessionary Bus local bus services within the borough or district between local bus services within the borough or district between 0930 & 2300. 0930 & 2300. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Free standing pillar box outside branch. Double free standing pillar box outside branch. Pillar box on forecourt of the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Bromfield Ashford Carbonel Brimfield Address 1 Ludlow Food Centre Village Hall Village Hall Address 2 Bromfield Ashford Carbonel Church Lane Address 3 Address 4 Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Postcode SY8 2JR SY8 4DB SY8 4NE Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Fegg Hayes Great Chell Smallthorne Address 1 182 Biddulph Road 28 Biddulph Road 111 Ford Green Road Address 2 Chell Smallthorne Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST6 6TB ST6 6SH ST6 1NT Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 47.5 47 46.5 Customer Serving 3 3 4 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 1500 - 1999 2000 - 2499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery. On Line Lottery. DVLA and Euro/Dollar On Demand Bureau De Change. Constituency Stoke-on-Trent North Stoke-on-Trent North Stoke-on-Trent North Population - 15606; Population Aged 0-15 - 22%; Population Population- 20035; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population- 26922; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 69% with 1 or more car or van - 68% with 1 or more car or van - 66% Retail Type Off Licence, newsagents and Convenience Store. Off Licence, newsagents and Convenience Store. Stationery, greeting cards and confectionery.

Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access with wide doors. The branch has access via a ramp with wide doors. There is a step at the entrance to this branch.

Bookmakers, estate agents, a newsagents, a off licence, a Hairdressers, a bookmakers, a chip shop, a meat & deli and a Retail Environment None chemist, a opticians, a butchers, a florist, a sandwich shop, a barbers. hardware and a greengrocers. Proximity to ATM Outside the shop (fee applies) In the shop retail area (fee applies) In the shop retail area (free) Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly with pedestrian The terrain between the branches is hilly with pedestrian between branches footpaths and street lighting. footpaths and street lighting. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.49 1.93 (miles) Layby with no restrictions outside the branch - room for There are 2 unrestricted spaces on the forecourt outside the Unrestricted on road parking on Livingstone Street within 50 Parking at Branch approximately 7 cars. branch with a car park next door. yards of the branch.

Bus Operating Company First Bus Bakers Buses and Coaches.

Bus Route Number 6A 9 Bus Service Frequency Every 20 minutes. 12 minutes and 42 minutes past the hour. Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 25 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 20 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 50 yards of the branch. Bus Journey Length 2 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus All buses have low level access. All buses have low level access. People aged 60 or over and eligible disabled people are People aged 60 or over and eligible disabled people are Free/Concessionary Bus entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm mon-fri and entitled to free bus travel from 9.30am - 11pm Mon-Fri and at any time at weekends or public holidays. at any time at weekends or public holidays. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Outside the branch. Outside the branch. Outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Tunstall Brown Lees Address 1 118 High Street 17 Brown Lees Road 823 High Street Address 2 Tunstall Brown Lees Goldenhill Address 3 Biddulph Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST6 5TL ST8 6PJ ST6 5QH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Foxt Ipstones Oakamoor Address 1 Foxt 2 Froghall Road 8 Starwood Terrace Address 2 Froghall Ipstones Oakamoor Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST10 2HJ ST10 2LA ST10 3AA Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 16:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46.5 46 46 Customer Serving 1 2 1 Positions

Average Number of 50 - 99 500 - 749 100 - 199 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA and On Line Lottery. None Constituency Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Stone Population - 585; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 1220; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population- 645; Population Aged 0-15 - 9%; Population Aged Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 19%; Households 16-Retired - 69%; Population Retired - 20%; Households with (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 86% with 1 or more car or van - 89% 1 or more car or van - 86% Retail Type Convenience. Convenience. Cards and stationery.

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step into this branch. There is a step into this branch. There is a step into this branch.

Retail Environment None. 2 pubs. 1 pub. Proximity to ATM None None None Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly with no footpath or The terrain between the branches is hilly with no footpath or between branches streetlighting. streetlighting. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.48 3.63 (miles)

Parking at Branch There is parking for 4 cars on the forecourt of this branch. There is on road parking outside this branch. Limited on road parking.

Bus Operating Company Clowes coaches No direct bus service.

Bus Route Number 235 None Bus Service Frequency 4 buses a day. None Location of Bus Stop The bus can be stopped along the route. The bus can be stopped along the route. None Bus Journey Length 9 minutes None Disabled Access to Bus None None There is free bus travel throughout Staffordshire and Stoke Free/Concessionary Bus None On Trent for people aged 60+ or with a disability. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box on the forecourt of the branch. The post box is outside this branch. The post box is on a concrete post outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Kingsley Cheadle Ashbourne Road Address 1 Kingsley Village Hall 3 The Shopping Centre Ashbourne Road Address 2 High Street Cheadle Address 3 Kingsley Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST10 2AE ST10 1UY ST10 1HQ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Great Bridgeford Trinity Fields Stone Road Address 1 Whitgreave Lane 107 First Avenue 245 Stone Road Address 2 Great Bridgeford Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST18 9SJ ST16 1QE ST16 1LA Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 41.5 42 46 Customer Serving 1 2 2 Positions

Average Number of 100 - 199 500 - 749 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Line Lottery. None Constituency Stafford Stafford Stafford Population- 1040; Population Aged 0-15 - 11%; Population Population - 10141; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population- 15879; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 30%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 18%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 76% with 1 or more car or van - 73% Retail Type General store. Convenience store. Convenience store.

Ease of Access to Branch There are two steps into the branch. The branch has access via a ramp with wide doors. The branch has access via a ramp.

Retail Environment None Greengrocers, a convenience store and a hardware store. Co-op supermarket, a chip shop and a convenience store. Proximity to ATM None In convenience store next door (£1.85 charge). ATM machine in branch. Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is varied with street The terrain between the branches is varied with street between branches lighting and pavements. lighting and pavements. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.40 2.69 (miles) Unrestricted on road parking within 5 yards of branch for 5 Restricted parking in bays for 5 cars within 50 yards of Free and unrestricted for 3 cars across the road within 50 Parking at Branch cars. branch, free for 30 minutes. yards.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route. No direct bus route.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Location of Bus Stop None None None Bus Journey Length Not Applicable. Not Applicable. Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable. Not Applicable.

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable. Not Applicable.

Other Transport Links None None External Posting Within 200 yards of the branch. Within 50 yards of the branch. Outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Parkside Charnley Road Eccleshall Address 1 Stars News Shops 22 Charnley Road 4 Stafford Street Address 2 6-7 Parkside Precinct Address 3 Parkside Avenue Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Postcode ST16 1TQ ST16 3JX ST21 6BH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Greenfields Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange Address 1 41 Wood Street W H Smith Retail 17 Grafton Mews Address 2 Upper Mall Harlescott Grange Address 3 Darwin Centre Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Shropshire Shropshire Shropshire Postcode SY1 2PN SY1 1BN SY1 3NW Branch Type SPSO CFPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 08:45 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 48 51 46 Customer Serving 2 8 2 Positions

Average Number of 400 - 499 4500 - 4999 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products Euro On Demand Bureau De Change and On Line Lottery. On Demand Bureau De Change, DVLA and On Line Lottery. On Line Lottery.

Constituency Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Population- 18527; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population- 20706; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 11933; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 71% with 1 or more car or van - 71% with 1 or more car or van - 77% Retail Type Newsagent WHSmith Newsagent

There is level access to this branch, with a lift to the post The branch has access via a ramp. Internally, there is space Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. office area. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. for a wheelchair.

Retail Environment Off licence. The branch is located within a Multi-shopping area. None ATM within WHSmiths (free). Further ATM within 50 yards Proximity to ATM ATM within the branch (fee payable). ATM within the branch. at Abbey (free). Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is varied with footpaths The terrain between the branches is hilly with footpaths and between branches and lights along the route. lights along the route. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.73 1.80 (miles) Car park at shopping centre called Raven Meadows within Car parking for 3 cars, outside of the branch and Parking at Branch Unrestricted road parking. 100 yards. unrestricted.

Bus Operating Company Shropshire County Council Arriva

Bus Route Number 7 6 and 7 There is a limited bus service between the branches. There Bus Service Frequency There is a regular bus service between the branches are more during school opening/closing times.

Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 30 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 400 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 300 yards of the branch.

Bus Journey Length 11 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus None None people who are 60 and over and eligible disabled people will Free/Concessionary Bus Yes be entitled to free off peak local bus travel. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Free standing post box outside the branch. 2 x Double post boxes opposite branch within 40 yards. Outside of the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Castlefields Frankwell Abbeyforegate Address 1 Castlefields Frankwell 166 Abbey Foregate Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Postcode SY1 2RS SY3 8JJ SY2 6AL Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Harmer Hill Clive Bomere Heath Address 1 Wem Road Clive Bomere Heath Address 2 Address 3 Harmer Hill Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Postcode SY4 3EA SY4 3JL SY4 3PD Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 00:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 00:00 17:30 Wednesday 00:00 00:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 00:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 00:00 17:30 Friday Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 00:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:30 09:00 00:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 9 37 46 Customer Serving 1 1 2 Positions

Average Number of 0 - 49 200 - 299 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Bureau De Change. DVLA and Euro On Demand Bureau De Change. Constituency North Shropshire North Shropshire Shrewsbury and Atcham Population- 535; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 725; Population Aged 0-15 - 14%; Population Population- 1183; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 24%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 56%; Population Retired - 27%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 93% with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type None General store. Cards and Stationery.

Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access. There is a small step at the entrance to this branch. The branch has level access.

Fish and chip shop, a public house, a Co-op and a Retail Environment None None hairdressers. Proximity to ATM None None Free ATM in co-op (125 yards) Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is varied. The terrain between the branches is varied. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.08 2.69 (miles)

Parking at Branch There is a lay-by opposite where there is parking for 10 cars. Unrestricted road parking. Unrestricted road parking .

Bus Operating Company No direct bus service. No direct bus service.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop None None None Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box within 350 yards of the branch. The post box is in the external wall of the building. Post box is free standing outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Wem Harlescott Grange Baschurch Address 1 Morris Central 17 Grafton Mews Clementines - Station Road Address 2 Shopping Park Harlescott Grange Baschurch Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY4 5NY SY1 3NW SY4 2BB Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name High Street Burton On Trent Wellington Street Address 1 39/40 High Street Octagon Centre 11-12 Wellington Street Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode DE14 1JW DE14 3QJ DE14 2DR Branch Type SPSO CFPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 14:00 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 16:00 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 60 52 Customer Serving 3 5 4 Positions

Average Number of 1000 - 1499 4000 - 4499 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Demand Bureau De Change and DVLA. None Constituency Burton Burton Burton Population- 20495; Population Aged 0-15 - 22%; Population Population- 20410; Population Aged 0-15 - 22%; Population Population - 19539; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 67% with 1 or more car or van - 67% with 1 or more car or van - 63% Retail Type Sewing materials. Asda Superstore Newspapers, magazines, cards, lottery, snacks and drinks. There is a slight slope to the entrance of this branch. The branch has level access with automatic doors. Internally, There is a slight slope to the entrance of this branch. Ease of Access to Branch Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. there is space for a wheelchair. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. There are several retailers nearby including a florists, a Retail Environment There are several types of retailer within the town centre. There are several types of retailer within the town centre hairdressers, a sandwich bar, a pub, restaurants and a furniture shop.

Proximity to ATM There is an ATM within 300 yards at the NatWest bank. There is an ATM positioned in the wall of Asda. None

Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is level. The terrain between the branches is hilly. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.67 0.86 (miles)

Parking would be in one of the pay and display car parks There are pay and display car parks throughout the town There is room for approx. 6 cars to park outside the branch. Parking at Branch within the town centre. centre, and a main pay and display car park at Asda. Otherwise parking would be in side streets.

Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus route Trent, Arriva

Bus Route Number Not Applicable V1, 1A, 2, 2A and 3 Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Every 5 minutes - Monday to Friday There is a bus stop within 230 yards of the branch along Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Immediately outside the branch. high street adjacent to market place. Bus Journey Length Not Applicable 5 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable There is disabled access on some of the buses. Free, concessionary services are available within the local Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable council area. Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a free standing post box within 7 yards of the There is an internal and external post box at this branch. There is a free standing post box outside the branch. Facilities branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Winshill Horninglow Hill Street Address 1 105 Bearwood Hill Road Dean & Smedley Pharmacy 46 Hill Street Address 2 Winshill 65-67 Horninglow Road Stapenhill Address 3 Address 4 Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Postcode DE15 0JW DE14 2PP DE15 9LB Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Higherland Newcastle under Lyme Keele Address 1 20/22 Drayton Street 27 Merrial Street Keele University Students Union Address 2 Keele University Address 3 Keele Address 4 Newcastle Under Lyme Newcastle under Lyme Newcastle Address 5 Postcode ST5 2TW ST5 2AE ST5 5BJ Branch Type SPSO IFPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 08:45 17:30 08:30 13:00 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 08:45 16:00 09:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 51 44.5 Customer Serving 2 11 2 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 5000 - 5499 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery. On Demand Bureau De Change, DVLA and On Line Lottery. DVLA and Euro/Dollar On Demand Bureau De Change.

Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Population - 21404; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 27331; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 7050; Population Aged 0-15 - 9%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 21%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 74%; Population Retired - 15%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 68% with 1 or more car or van - 69% with 1 or more car or van - 71% Retail Type McColl's newsagent Crown Office with post shop Stationery, videos, sweets, cards and clothes.

Ease of Access to Branch There are two steps at the entrance to this branch. The branch has access via a ramp with automatic doors. The branch has access via a ramp.

Endsleigh insurance, a mini market, the Nat West Bank, Retail Environment There are three takeaways, a hairdresser's and a pub. The branch is located within a multi-shopping area. McColl's, Waterstone's bookshop, a pub and a takeaway as well as a cafe in the Union. There are ATM's at Halifax at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Proximity to ATM There is a ATM within the branch. There are ATM's available nearby. both within 100 yards of the branch. Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly with walkways and The terrain between the branches is varied. between branches lighting for the whole of the journey. Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.46 1.84 (miles) There is a huge car park on the other side of the University Parking at Branch There is parking outside the branch for 8 cars. There are town centre car parks available nearby. campus service road.

Bus Operating Company First Travel First Travel

Bus Route Number 25 25 Bus Service Frequency Every 15 minutes Every 15 minutes Location of Bus Stop The bus stop is located immediately outside the branch. There is a bus stop within 200 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 25 yards of the branch. Bus Journey Length 5 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes Travel is free for OAPs at all times but requires the Travel is free for OAPs at all times but requires the Free/Concessionary Bus production of a pass. production of a pass. Other Transport Links None None External Posting The post box is within 5 yards of the branch. The post box is within 25 yards of the branch. Next to the counter. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Milehouse Lane Basford Cambridge Drive Address 1 69 Milehouse Lane 515 Etruria Road 1-2 Cambridge Court Address 2 Basford Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle Stoke-On-Trent Newcastle Postcode ST5 9JZ ST4 6HT ST5 3DA Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Hilton Worfield Claverley Address 1 6 Stratford Lane Main Street High Street Address 2 Hilton Worfield Claverley Address 3 Address 4 Bridgnorth Wolverhampton Address 5 Postcode WV15 5PQ WV15 5LF WV5 7DU Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 Thursday 09:00 12:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 36 37.5 35 Customer Serving 1 1 1 Positions

Average Number of 0 - 49 100 - 199 200 - 299 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Bureau De Change. DVLA. Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population- 681; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population- 657; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population- 523; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 50%; Population Retired - 32%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 52%; Population Retired - 31%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 51%; Population Retired - 26%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 93% with 1 or more car or van - 89% with 1 or more car or van - 91% Retail Type None Village store and Newsagent. Cards, stationery with some confectionery. There is a step at the entrance to this branch with a wide Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. door. Retail Environment None None Two pubs Proximity to ATM None None None Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is level. The terrain between the branches is varied. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.63 3.17 (miles) Parking at Branch There is a driveway outside the branch for 3 cars. Unrestricted on road outside the branch. Unrestricted on road outside branch. There are bus services available in the area but no direct Bus Operating Company No direct bus route. route between the branches. Bus Route Number Not Applicable None Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable None Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 660 yards of the branch. Not Applicable None Bus Journey Length Not Applicable None Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable None

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable None

Other Transport Links None None External Posting There is a post box within 660 yards of the branch. In the wall of the building. In the wall of the building. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Pattingham Low Town Bridgnorth Address 1 Stars News Shops 10 St John Street 63 High Street Address 2 6-7 High St. Low Town Address 3 Pattingham Address 4 Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Postcode WV6 7BD WV15 6AG WV16 4DX

Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Hopwas Coton Green Mile Oak Address 1 17 Nursery Lane 9 The Precinct 543 Watling Street Address 2 Hopwas Fontenaye Road Mile Oak Address 3 Address 4 Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Address 5 Postcode B78 3AS B79 8JT B78 3NF Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 Wednesday 09:00 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:30 09:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 30 41 38 Customer Serving 1 2 2 Positions

Average Number of 50 - 99 750 - 999 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro On Demand Bureau De Change and On Line Lottery. None Constituency Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Population- 3515; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population- 14581; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 3832; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 66%; Population Retired - 14%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 89% with 1 or more car or van - 72% with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type None Supermarket Grocers, news and off sales. The branch has level access with wide doors. Internally, there Ease of Access to Branch There is a small step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. is space for a wheelchair. There is a variety of retailers including a Fast food, pub, pets Retail Environment None Fast food shop and supermarket. Proximity to ATM None Inside the branch £1.80 fee None Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly. The terrain between the branches is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 3.0 due partly to diversion 2.10 (miles) There are parking facilities available within 40 yards of the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. branch.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus service. No direct bus service.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop None None None Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links None None External Posting 5 yards from the office. 5 yards from the office. 7 yards from the office. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Masefield Drive Tamworth Fazeley Address 1 150 Masefield Drive Co-Op Society Ltd 8 Coleshill Street Address 2 5 Colehill Fazeley Address 3 Address 4 Tamworth Tamworth Tamworth Postcode B79 8JA B79 7HA B78 3RA

Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Howard Place - branch temporarily closed St Judes Stoke Address 1 13 Howard Place 123 College Road 35 Church Street Address 2 Shelton Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST1 4NN ST4 2EE ST4 1AA Branch Type SPSO SPSO MSPO Branch currently open No Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 14:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 47.45 Customer Serving 4 2 6 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 1000 - 1499 2500 - 2999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products DVLA. Euro On Demand Bureau De Change. DVLA and On Demand Bureau De Change. Constituency Stoke-on-Trent Central Stoke-on-Trent Central Stoke-on-Trent Central Population- 20753; Population Aged 0-15 - 13%; Population Population- 23071; Population Aged 0-15 - 14%; Population Population- 24646; Population Aged 0-15 - 14%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 70%; Population Retired - 15%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 69%; Population Retired - 15%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 68%; Population Retired - 16%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 58% with 1 or more car or van - 59% with 1 or more car or van - 63% Retail Type Not Applicable Stationery and greeting cards. Greeting cards. The branch has level access with wide doors. Internally, there Ease of Access to Branch Not Applicable There is a step at the entrance to this branch. is space for a wheelchair. Balti house, kebab shop, beauty parlour, fireplace centre and Off licence, newsagents, hardware, barbers, chip shop, café Hairdressers, travel agents, sport shop, hardware shop, café Retail Environment motorcycle accessories shop. and hairdressers. and charity shop x2. Internal ATM in the newsagents opposite and an external Proximity to ATM There is an ATM within the branch. ATM's available at both Barclays and HSBC. ATM at the university 300 yards away.

Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branch is varied with footpaths, The terrain between the branches is mainly level with street between branches pedestrian crossings and street lighting along the route. lighting and pedestrian footpaths.

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.48 1.08 (miles) Space for 5 cars on the road outside the branch with no Pay and display on Glebe Street for approximately 15 cars Parking at Branch Unrestricted on road on Pyenest Street opposite the branch. restrictions. Unrestricted on road parking within 20 yards of within 10 yards of the branch the branch on side streets.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route. No direct bus route.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable None Bus Service Frequency None None Location of Bus Stop None None None Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable

Other Transport Links None None External Posting Outside the branch. Outside the branch. Outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Basford Fenton Northwood Address 1 515 Etruria Road 20 Christchurch Street 89 Keelings Road Address 2 Basford Northwood Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST4 6HT ST4 3AD ST1 6PA Branch Access Report Branch Proposed For Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Kingsley Holt Cheadle Ipstones Address 1 32 Churnet Valley Road 3 The Shopping Centre 2 Froghall Road Address 2 Kingsley Holt Ipstones Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Cheadle Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Stoke on Trent Postcode ST10 2BQ ST10 1UY ST10 2LA Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 00:00 00:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 25 46 46 Customer Serving 1 4 2 Positions

Average Number of 100 - 199 2000 - 2499 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None On Demand Bureau De Change, DVLA and On Line Lottery. DVLA

Constituency Stone Stone Staffordshire Moorlands Population- 1316; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population- 10763; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population- 1220; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 89% Retail Type Village store, Post Office and cards. Londis store.

Ease of Access to Branch The branch has access via a ramp with wide doors. The branch has access via a ramp. There is a step at the entrance to this branch.

Retail Environment None Market town shopping centre with a wide variety of facilities. 2 pubs 9 Marquis of Graby and the Red Lion and a butcher's.

Proximity to ATM None Nat West and Barclays within 50 yards. None Terrain / Geography The terrain between the branches is hilly. The terrain between the branches is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.51 2.52 (miles) There are limited parking facilities available outside the Large car park available nearby with 3 disabled spaces Parking at Branch Road side parking available nearby. branch. immediately outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company First Clowes Coaches

Bus Route Number 32 and 32A 234, 5 and 6 Every 20 minutes from 0547 to 20200 hours Monday to Bus Service Frequency Saturday from Cheadle with a more limited service on 8 times per day Monday to Saturday. Sunday Location of Bus Stop There is a bus stop within 100 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 100 yards of the branch. There is a bus stop within 10 yards of the branch. Bus Journey Length 10 minutes 5 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes Yes for OAPS on production of pass obtained by producing Free/Concessionary Bus None evidence of council tax bill. Other Transport Links None None External Posting The post box is outside the branch. The post box is outside the branch. The post box is outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Kingsley Ashbourne Road Oakamoor Address 1 Kingsley Village Hall Ashbourne Road 8 Starwood Terrace Address 2 High Street Cheadle Oakamoor Address 3 Kingsley Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST10 2AE ST10 1HQ ST10 3AA Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Knowbury Clee Hill Doddington Address 1 New Pitts cottage 23 High Street 15 Doddington Address 2 Knowbury Clee Hill Address 3 Address 4 Ludlow Ludlow Kidderminster Address 5 Postcode SY8 3JJ SY8 3LZ DY14 0NR Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:15 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 12:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:15 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday Closed 09:00 13:00 08:15 13:00 Thursday 09:00 12:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:15 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:15 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:00 08:15 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 6 37 42.5 Customer Serving 1 1 1 Positions Average Number of 0 - 49 400 - 499 0 - 49 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro Currency On Demand, DVLA, On Line Lottery None Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 533; Population Aged 0-15 - 13%; Population Population - 929; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 678; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 26%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 26%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 84% with 1 or more car or van - 92% Retail Type None Newsagent, grocery, convenience None The branch has level access, with a wide door. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch There are steps at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. there is a low-level serving counter.

Retail Environment None Chip shop None Proximity to ATM None There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch. None

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.2 2.7 (miles)

There are roadside parking facilities available outside the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. branch.

Bus Operating Company R&B Travel R&B Travel

Bus Route Number 723 723

Bus Service Frequency There is a limited bus service between the two branches. There is a limited bus service between the two branches.

Location of Bus Stop Within 265 yards of the branch. Within 150 yards of the branch. Opposite the branch.

Bus Journey Length 9 minutes 22 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus Yes, but not guaranteed Yes, but not guaranteed

Free/Concessionary Bus Free for people aged 60 or over and people with a disability. Free for people aged 60 or over and people with a disability.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities Within 250 yards of the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Ashford Carbonel Ludlow Tenbury Wells Address 1 Village Hall 9 Tower Street 30 Teme Street Address 2 Ashford Carbonel Address 3 Address 4 Ludlow Ludlow Tenbury Wells Address 5 Postcode SY8 4DB SY8 1RL WR15 8AZ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Knypersley Biddulph Brown Lees Address 1 141 Tunstall Road 66 High Street 17 Brown Lees Road Address 2 Knypersley Biddulph Brown Lees Address 3 Biddulph Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST8 7AE ST8 6AS ST8 6PJ Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:45 17:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:45 17:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:45 13:00 08:30 18:00 09:00 13:00 Thursday 08:45 17:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 08:45 17:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 08:45 12:30 08:30 18:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 43 57 37.5 Customer Serving Positions 2 5 2

Average Number of 400 - 499 3000 - 3499 200 - 299 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery Currency On Demand and DVLA None Constituency Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Population - 12610; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 678; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 9096; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 18%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 55%; Population Retired - 26%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 21%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 92% with 1 or more car or van - 79% Retail Type Convenience Co-op supermarket Greeting cards, stationery, newsagents The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch This branch has uneven access. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. there is space for a wheelchair. Retail Environment None None None

Proximity to ATM There is an ATM inside the branch. There are a number of ATMs on the High Street None

Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied. Terrain is mainly level. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.6 0.8 (miles)

There are restricted roadside parking facilities available There are roadside parking facilities available outside the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch. within 50 yards of the branch, and a pay and display car park branch. with designated disabled spaces behind the branch.

Bus Operating Company First First

Bus Route Number 6A 6A

Bus Service Frequency Every 20 minutes Every 10 minutes

Location of Bus Stop Within 100 yards of the branch. Within 100 yards of the branch. Outside the branch.

Bus Journey Length 5 minutes 3 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus No No There is free travel for the over 60s after 09:30 Mon - Fri and There is free travel for the over 60s after 0930 Mon - Fri and Free/Concessionary Bus all weekend. all weekend.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box next door to the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Harriseahead Mount Pleasant Great Chell Address 1 21 High Street 2 Chapel Street 28 Biddulph Road Address 2 Harriseahead Mount Pleasant Chell Address 3 Mow Cop Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke On Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST7 4JS ST7 4NT ST6 6SH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Lydbury North Bishops Castle Clun Address 1 61 Lydbury North 74 Church Street 5-7 Church Street Address 2 Address 3 Clun Address 4 Lydbury North Bishops Castle Craven Arms Address 5 Postcode SY7 8AR SY9 5AE SY7 8JW Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 15 46.5 46

Customer Serving Positions 1 2 1

Average Number of 50 - 99 1000 - 1499 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None Euro Currency On Demand, DVLA Euro Currency On Demand Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 332; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 1572; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 642; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 56%; Population Retired - 25%; Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 25%; Aged 16-Retired - 49%; Population Retired - 35%; (within 1 mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 92% Households with 1 or more car or van - 80% Households with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type General store Greetings cards and stationery Greeting cards, stationery and gifts

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. The branch has access via a ramp.

A Co-op, hotels, a chemist, a DIY store, banks, a Public houses, butchers, antique stores, a florist, a DIY Retail Environment There is a public house nearby. newsagent, estate agents, and a charity shop store, a filling station and some tea rooms.

Proximity to ATM None There are two ATMs available in nearby banks. There is an ATM inside the branch.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is varied. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 3.9 7.2 (miles)

There are parking facilities available outside the branch, There is roadside parking available outside the branch. There are parking facilities available opposite the branch. Parking at Branch and a car park within 55 yards of the branch. There is no direct bus service available between the two There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company branches. branches.

Bus Route Number Not applicable Not applicable

Bus Service Frequency Not applicable Not applicable

Location of Bus Stop None Not applicable Not applicable Bus Journey Length Not applicable Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus Not applicable Not applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not applicable Not applicable

Other Transport Links None None There is a freestanding post box witin 30 yards of the There is a post box within 330 yards of the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. External Posting Facilities branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Clunton Clunbury Clungunford Address 1 The Village Hall Village Hall The Village Hall Address 2 Clunton Address 3 Address 4 Lydbury North Clunbury Clungunford Address 5 Postcode SY7 8AU SY7 0HG SY7 0PN Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Marchington Draycott In The Clay Sudbury Address 1 Burnside The Stores Main Road Address 2 Church Lane New Row Address 3 Marchington Draycott In The Clay Sudbury Address 4 Uttoxeter Derby Ashbourne Address 5 Postcode ST14 8LJ DE6 5GZ DE6 5HS Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:30 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 08:30 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday Closed 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Thursday 08:30 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Friday Closed 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 22.5 46.5 48.5

Customer Serving Positions 1 1 1

Average Number of 100 - 199 300 - 399 300 - 399 Customer Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None Euro Currency On Demand, On Line Lottery DVLA Constituency Burton Burton West Derbyshire Population - 875; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 891; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 817; Population Aged 0-15 - 6%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 18%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 85%; Population Retired - 7%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 90% with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 87% Confectionery, stationery, newspapers, general groceries, General groceries, cards, alcohol, cigarettes, newspapers, Greeting cards, cigarettes, confectionery, dairy products, Retail Type some medicines lottery fruit and vegetables.

Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access, with wide doors. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. There are steps at the entrance to this branch.

Retail Environment One pub None One pub

Proximity to ATM None None There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 2.4 3.6 (miles)

Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available in surrounding roads. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There is a car park available within 30 yards of the branch.

There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company Arriva branches. Bus Route Number 402 No direct bus route Every half an hour from 7.43am until 10.30am, then every Bus Service Frequency Not applicable two hours Monday to Saturday. Location of Bus Stop Within 550 yards of the branch. Within 50 yards of the branch. Not applicable Bus Journey Length 5 minutes Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus Disabled access operates on some buses. Not applicable

Free / concessionary passes are available for use within the Free/Concessionary Bus Not applicable local council area Other Transport Links None None There is a fresstanding post box within 10 yards of the There is a fresstanding post box within 10 yards of the External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. branch. branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Hanbury Uttoxeter Weaver Lodge Address 1 Grayloch 13 Carter Street 48 Windsor Road Address 2 Martins Lane Address 3 Address 4 Hanbury Uttoxeter Uttoxeter Postcode DE13 8TE ST14 8HE ST14 7EU Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Marston Road Stafford Charnley Road Address 1 19 Marston Road WHSmith 22 Charnley Road Address 2 3 Greengate Street Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST16 3BS ST16 2HN ST16 3JX Branch Type SPSO CFPO SPSO

Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46.5 46 46 Customer Serving 3 7 2 Positions

Average Number of 1000 - 1499 4500 - 4999 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products Euro Currency On Demand Currency On Demand, DVLA, On Line Lottery On Line Lottery Constituency Stafford Stafford Stafford Population - 17805; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 18482; Population Aged 0 to 15 - 3070; Population - 15990; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 66%; Population Retired - 15%; Households Population Aged 16 to Retired - 11971; No. of Households Aged 16-Retired - 67%; Population Retired - 14%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 69% with at least one car or van - 5754; with 1 or more car or van - 70% Retail Type Cards and confectionery Convenience Premier supermarket The branch has level access, with a lift to the first floor, on Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. which it is located. Retail Environment Chemist, Nearly New shop, estate agents, newsagents. There are various shops in the surrounding area. Hairdressers and laundrette.

Proximity to ATM None There are several ATMs in the surrounding area. None Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied. Terrain is varied. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.9 0.7 (miles) There are parking facilities available within 300 yards of the Parking at Branch There is restricted roadside parking available nearby. There are roadside parking facilities available nearby. branch.

Bus Operating Company Arriva Arriva

Bus Route Number 5 5

Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes Every 30 minutes

Location of Bus Stop Within 150 yards of the branch. Within 300 yards of the branch. Within 180 yards of the branch.

Bus Journey Length 10 minutes 3 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes

From 1st April 2008, people who are 60 and over and eligible From 1st April 2008, people who are 60 and over and eligible Free/Concessionary Bus disabled people will be entitled to free off peak local bus disabled people will be entitled to free off peak local bus travel. travel.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is an integral post box in the wall of this branch. There is a post box within 100 yards of the branch. Freestanding post box within 10 yards of the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Stone Road Littleworth Trinity Fields Address 1 245 Stone Road 59 Weston Road 107 First Avenue Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST16 1LA ST16 3RL ST16 1QE Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name May Bank Wolstanton Basford Address 1 64-66 High Street 125 High Street 515 Etruria Road Address 2 May Bank Wolstanton Basford Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle Under Lyme Newcastle Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST5 0JB ST5 0EP ST4 6HT Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 Thursday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 08:30 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 49 37.5 Customer Serving 2 5 2 Positions

Average Number of 500 - 749 2000 - 2499 750 - 999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery Euro/Dollar Currency On Demand, DVLA, On Line Lottery None Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke-on-Trent Central Population - 26065; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 24807; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 23828; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 71% with 1 or more car or van - 72% with 1 or more car or van - 70% Retail Type Newsagent and off-licence Greeting cards Greeting cards and sweets

Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There are steps at the entrance to this branch.

There are 4 hairdresses, 2 ladies furnishing shops, 2 barbers, There is a convenience store/off-licence, a sandwich bar, a 2 ladies' fashions shops, a butcher, a chinese take-away, a Several public houses, a working men's club, a supermarket, pottery shop, a kitchen shop, a leisure shop, 2 hairdressers, a Retail Environment dry cleaners, a travel agent, a solicitors, a mortgage shop, a take-aways, a dental centre, and a chemist. nail studio, a wellbeing clinic, North Staffs Urgent Care Co-op late shop and a car repair facility. centre and several mortgage and financial solutions outlets.

There is an ATM inside the Britannia Building Society next Proximity to ATM There is an ATM within 10 yards of the branch. There is an ATM within 25 yards of the branch. door.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is mainly level. Terrain is level. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.6 0.7 (miles) There are restricted roadside parking facilities available Parking at Branch There are roadside parking facilities available nearby There are parking facilities available outside the branch.. nearby.

Bus Operating Company First Travel First Travel

Bus Route Number 98/99/99A 17

Bus Service Frequency Every 10 minutes Every 30 minutes

Location of Bus Stop Within 40 yards of the branch. Within 50 yards of the branch. Within 80 yards of the branch.

Bus Journey Length 3 minutes 4 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes

Travel is free for OAPs at all times, but requires the Travel is free for OAPs at all times, but requires the Free/Concessionary Bus production of a pass. production of a pass.

Other Transport Links None None

There is a freestanding post box within 50 yards of the External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Milehouse Lane Newcastle under Lyme Bradwell Address 1 69 Milehouse Lane 27 Merrial Street 105 Hanbridge Avenue Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Newcastle Newcastle under Lyme Newcastle Address 5 Postcode ST5 9JZ ST5 2AE ST5 8HX Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Mayfield Ashbourne Rocester Address 1 Main Road Shawcroft Centre Spar Stores Address 2 Mayfield Dig Street 60 High Street Address 3 Rocester Address 4 Ashbourne Ashbourne Uttoxeter Address 5 Postcode DE6 2LE DE6 1RT ST14 5JU Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:30 14:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:30 14:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:30 14:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 25 47 46 Customer Serving Positions 1 3 1

Average Number of 100 - 199 2000 - 2499 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro/Dollar Currency On Demand, DVLA, On Line Lottery DVLA Constituency Burton West Derbyshire Burton Population - 1363; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 6823; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 1731; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 18%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 23%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 18%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 81% with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 78% General groceries, greeting cards, magazines, newspaper and Retail Type General groceries, newspapers and magazines. Co-op store alcohol.

The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch The branch has access via a ramp, with wide doors. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. there is space for a wheelchair.

Vets, a chip shop, a public house, a hair salon and a Retail Environment None There are several types of retailer within the town centre. restaurant

Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch. There is an ATM positioned in the wall of the Co-op. There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 3.0 6.1 (miles) There are parking facilities, including a designated disabled Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There is a car park available next to the branch. space, available outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company Trent Barton Arriva

Bus Route Number 1 409

Bus Service Frequency Hourly Every 2 hours

Location of Bus Stop Within 200 yards of the branch. Within 375 yards of the branch. Within 10 yards of the branch.

Bus Journey Length 15 minutes 16 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus On certain buses. On certain buses.

Free / concessionary passes are accepted within the local Free / concessionary passes are available within the local Free/Concessionary Bus council area.. council area.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a post box within 20 yards of the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Ellastone Mappleton Osmaston Address 1 Ellastone Parish Hall The Post Office The Shoulder of Mutton Address 2 Church Lane Mappleton Osmaston Address 3 Ellastone Address 4 Postcode DE6 2HB DE6 2AB DE6 1LW Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Milford - Branch Temporarily Closed Brocton Weeping Cross Address 1 Home Farm 5 Pool Lane 49 Bodmin Avenue Address 2 Milford Stafford Brocton Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST17 0UW ST17 0TR ST17 0EF Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open No Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 20 41 46 Customer Serving 1 1 2 Positions

Average Number of 0 - 49 300 - 399 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro Currency On Demand, On Line Lottery Euro Currency On Demand, DVLA Constituency Stafford Stafford Stafford Population - 2398; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 1936; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 13411; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 26%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 56%; Population Retired - 27%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 88% Retail Type Outdoor/cycles General store Newsagents The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a Ease of Access to Branch Branch temporarily closed. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. wheelchair.

Co-op supermarket, pharmacy, wine shop, fruit and Retail Environment Farm shop , woodburning stove shop and flower shop. None vegetables. There is an ATM available at the Co-op within 50 yards of Proximity to ATM None None the branch.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is varied. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.4 1.7 (miles)

Parking at Branch There is a car park available outside the branch. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There is a car park available opposite the branch.

There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company Arriva branches.

Bus Route Number 2, 3 Not applicable

Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes Not applicable

Location of Bus Stop Within 50 yards of the branch Outside the branch Not applicable

Bus Journey Length 10 minutes Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus Yes Not applicable

From 1st April 2008, people who are 60 and over and eligible Free/Concessionary Bus disabled people will be entitled to free off peak local bus Not applicable travel.

Other Transport Links None None There is a freestanding post box within 10 yards of the External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Cannock Road Silkmore Littleworth Address 1 Bridle Stores Co-op Superstore 59 Weston Road Address 2 Bridle Road 136 Silkmore Lane Address 3 Silkmore Address 4 Postcode ST17 0QD ST17 4JD ST16 3RL Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Mill Street Picton Street Leek Address 1 162 Mill Street 46 Picton Street United Norwest Coop Ltd Address 2 Food Market Address 3 Portland Street North Address 4 Leek Leek Leek Address 5 Postcode ST13 8ET ST13 8AX ST13 6AH Branch Type SPSO SPSO CFPO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 19:00 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 19:00 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 19:00 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 08:30 18:00 Sunday Closed Closed 11:00 15:00 Total Opening Hours 46 46.5 66 Customer Serving 1 3 7 Positions

Average Number of 300 - 399 1500 - 1999 2500 - 2999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None Euro/Dollar Currency On Demand Currency On Demand and DVLA Constituency Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Staffordshire Moorlands Population - 14935; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 15895; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 15552; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 73% with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 71% Retail Type Convenience Greeting cards, stationery Co-op supermarket The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. there is space for a wheelchair. There is a fruit & veg shop, a convenience store, a Co-op Retail Environment There is a newsagents, a take-away and a public house None convenience store, and two take-aways.

Proximity to ATM None There is an ATM inside the cash point. There is an external ATM at the branch.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.5 0.8 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There is a car park available nearby, with designated Parking at Branch There are roadside parking facilities available nearby. branch. disabled parking facilities. There is no direct bus service available between the two There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company branches. branches. Bus Route Number Not applicable Not applicable

Bus Service Frequency Not applicable Not applicable

Location of Bus Stop None Not applicable Not applicable

Bus Journey Length Not applicable Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus Not applicable Not applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not applicable Not applicable

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Cheddleton Wetley Rocks Stockton Brook Address 1 27 Cheadle Road 2 Meadow Avenue 30 Leek Road Address 2 Cheddleton Wetley Rocks Stockton Brook Address 3 Address 4 Leek Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST13 7HN ST9 0BD ST9 9NH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Morda Cabin Lane Address 1 The Post Office 17 Willow Street 1 Cabin Lane Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Oswestry Oswestry Oswestry Address 5 Shropshire Shropshire Shropshire Postcode SY10 9NW SY11 1AG SY11 2DZ Branch Type SPSO Crown SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 10:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 10:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 10:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 10:00 12:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 10:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 10:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 31 45.5 46 Customer Serving 1 9 2 Positions Average Number of 300 - 399 4500 - 4999 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w) Additional Products On Line Lottery Currency On Demand, DVLA. Euro Currency On Demand Constituency North Shropshire North Shropshire North Shropshire Population - 3774; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 13455; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 14217; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 22%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 79% with 1 or more car or van - 70% with 1 or more car or van - 71% Retail Type Convenience store Crown Office - None Co-op store The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access. There are steps at the entrance to this branch. wheelchair.

Retail Environment None The are various shops nearby. Hairdressers next door

Proximity to ATM None There is an ATM at Barclays within 150 yards of the branch. There is an ATM inside the Co-op store

Terrain / Geography Terrain is mainly level. Terrain is varied. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.3 1.8 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There are parking facilities available within 200 yards of the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. branch. branch. There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company Arriva branches.

Bus Route Number 71 Not applicable

Bus Service Frequency Hourly Not applicable

Location of Bus Stop Within 100 yards of the branch. Outside the branch Not applicable Bus Journey Length 8 minutes Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus Yes Not applicable

From 1st april 2008, people who are 60 and over and eligible Free/Concessionary Bus disabled people will be entitled to free off peak local bus Not applicable travel.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities None Freestanding post box outside the branch. Freestanding post box within 50 yards of the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Trefonen Maesbury Marsh Pant Address 1 Trefonen Stores Canal Central Neighbours Store Address 2 Trefonen Coed Y Rae Lane Pant Address 3 Maesbury Marsh Address 4 Oswestry Oswestry Oswestry Address 5 Postcode SY10 9DQ SY10 8JG SY10 9QF Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Mow Cop Mount Pleasant Harriseahead Address 1 19 High Street 2 Chapel Street 21 High Street Address 2 Mow Cop Mount Pleasant Harriseahead Address 3 Mow Cop Address 4 Address 5 Stoke on Trent Stoke on Trent Postcode ST7 3NZ ST7 4NT ST7 4JS Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 14:00 15:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 14:00 15:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 00:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 14:00 15:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 13:30 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 14:00 15:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 33.5 37.5 37.5

Customer Serving Positions 1 1 1

Average Number of 200 - 299 200 - 299 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None None None Constituency Staffordshire Moorlands Congleton Staffordshire Moorlands Population - 4185; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population - 7211; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 8431; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 65%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 17%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 85% with 1 or more car or van - 83% with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type Convenience Convenience Greeting cards Ease of Access to Branch There are steps at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch. There is a step at the entrance to this branch.

Retail Environment There is a convenience shop nearby There is a public house nearby. There is a public house nearby.

Proximity to ATM None None None

Terrain / Geography Terrain is hilly. Terrain is hilly. between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.6 1.3 (miles) There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There are roadside parking facilities available outside the There are roadside parking facilities available outside the Parking at Branch branch. branch. branch. Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service between these branches First

Bus Route Number Not applicable 99A

Bus Service Frequency Not applicable Hourly

Location of Bus Stop None Not applicable Outside the branch

Bus Journey Length Not applicable 3 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus Not applicable None

Free/Concessionary Bus Not applicable None

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Brown Lees Scholar Green Biddulph Address 1 17 Brown Lees Road Village Store 66 High Street Address 2 Brown Lees Congleton Road North Biddulph Address 3 Biddulph Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Scholar Green Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Postcode ST8 6PJ ST7 3HF ST8 6AS Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Park Corner Wellington Admaston Address 1 Park Corner 5 Market Street Admaston Address 2 1-3 King Street Address 3 Wellington Address 4 Telford Telford Telford Address 5 Postcode TF1 3AJ TF1 1DT TF5 0AY Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 14:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 48.25 46

Customer Serving Positions 3 8 1

Average Number of 500 - 749 4500 - 4999 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery DVLA, Currency On Demand None Constituency The Wrekin The Wrekin The Wrekin Population - 20510; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 17803; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population - 9722; Population Aged 0-15 - 23%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 19%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 13%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 74% with 1 or more car or van - 89% Retail Type Mid Shires Co-op Newsagents Fruit and vegetables, pet foods

The branch has access via a ramp, with automatic doors. The branch has level access. Internally, there are low-level Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance to this branch. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. counters and space for a wheelchair.

Retail Environment A car parts shop, a plumbing company and a public house. There are a variety of shops in the area. A newsagent, a convenience store, and various other stores.

Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch. There is an ATM inside HSBC within 100 yards of the branch. There is an ATM inside the convenience store nearby.

Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied. Terrain is varied. between branches

Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 0.4 1.6 (miles)

There is a car park available within 175 yards of the branch, Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. There are parking facilities available nearby. and disabled parking facilities within 50 yards.

There is no direct bus service available between the two Bus Operating Company Arriva & Redline branches. Bus Route Number 25 or 44 Not applicable

Bus Service Frequency The 25 is hourly, the 44 is every 10 minutes Not applicable

Location of Bus Stop Within 100 yards of the branch. Within 400 yards of the branch. Not applicable

Bus Journey Length The 25 takes 2 minutes, the 44 takes 5 minutes. Not applicable

Disabled Access to Bus None Not applicable Free for over 60s after 930 on weekdays and all day at Free/Concessionary Bus Not applicable weekends.

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities None There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Brooklands Hadley Overdale Address 1 Bagley Drive 17 Gladstone House 48 Overdale Address 2 Wellington High Street Address 3 Hadley Address 4 Telford Telford Telford Address 5 Postcode TF1 3NP TF1 5NF TF3 5AJ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Randlay Telford Central Brookside Address 1 Unit 1 Local Centre 4 Town Centre Brookside Address 2 Randley Address 3 Address 4 Telford Telford Telford Address 5 Postcode TF3 2LH TF3 4AA TF3 1LP Branch Type SPSO Crown SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:30 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 16:00 09:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 49 41.5 Customer Serving 2 9 3 Positions

Average Number of 750 - 999 4500 - 4999 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products On Line Lottery Currency On Demand, DVLA, On Line Lottery None Constituency Telford Telford Telford Population - 17082; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population - 13892; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population - 18729; Population Aged 0-15 - 24%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 65%; Population Retired - 10%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 12%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 10%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 75% with 1 or more car or van - 70% with 1 or more car or van - 78% Retail Type Supermarket Crown Office Not stated by FCA Ease of Access to Branch The branch has level access. The branch has level access, with automatic doors. The branch has level access.

Retail Environment Hairdressers and a public house There are a variety of shops in the surrounding area. A supermarket, a chip shop and a housing association.

Proximity to ATM There is an ATM inside the branch. There is an ATM in the Abbey National opposite the branch. None

Terrain / Geography Terrain is varied Terrain is varied between branches Road Distance from Proposed Closing Branch 1.0 1.3 (miles) There are parking facilities available within 50 yards of the Parking at Branch There is a car park available nearby. There is a car park available within 200 yards of the branch. branch.

Bus Operating Company Shropshire County Council Arriva

Bus Route Number 33 11

Bus Service Frequency Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes

Location of Bus Stop Within 175 yards of the branch. Within 500 yards of the branch. Within 200 yards of the branch.

Bus Journey Length 6 minutes 7 minutes

Disabled Access to Bus No No

Free/Concessionary Bus Yes Yes

Other Transport Links None None

External Posting Facilities There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. There is an integral post box in the wall of the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Overdale Address 1 Pioneer Co-op West Midlands Co-op 48 Overdale Address 2 High Street Limes Walk Address 3 Dawley Oakengates Address 4 Telford Telford Telford Address 5 Postcode TF4 2EX TF2 6EP TF3 5AJ Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Sambrook Hinstock Edgmond Address 1 Standford Service Station Hinstock Edgmond Village Stores Address 2 Sambrook 27 High Street Address 3 Address 4 Newport Market Drayton Newport Address 5 Shropshire Shropshire Shropshire Postcode TF10 8BA TF9 2TE TF10 8JW Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 42.5 42 46 Customer Serving Positions 1 2 1

Average Number of Customer 0 - 49 300 - 399 500 - 749 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency & On Line National Lottery. DVLA & Euro On Demand Currency Constituency The Wrekin North Shropshire The Wrekin Population - 35303; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population - 36666; Population Aged 0-15 - 13%; Population - 34065; Population Aged 0-15 - 11%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Population Aged 16-Retired - 67%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 68%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 69%; Population Retired - mile of branch) 19%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 63% 17%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 62% 19%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 59% Retail Type Calor Gas dealer Convenience Store Car Dealer/Garage Village Store None The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a The branch has access via a ramp. Internally, there is space Ease of Access to Branch There are steps at the entrance of the branch. wheelchair. for a wheelchair. Retail Environment None 1 public house None Proximity to ATM None None None The terrain between the two branches is along varied The terrain between the two branches is along varied Terrain / Geography between terrain, along first busy A41 then onto country roads that terrain, its along country roads that are not very suitable branches offer very limited street lighting and pavements though for walking. walking is not very practical.

Road Distance from Proposed 1.9 4.1 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities available within 50 yards of the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. There is roadside parking available outside the branch. branch. Bus Operating Company No direct bus service No direct bus service Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Post box within 20 yards of branch. Post box within 20 yards of branch. Free Standing post box within 15 yards of the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Newport Waters Upton Market Drayton Address 1 64 High Street Waters Upton Parish Centre 24 Queen Street Address 2 Waters Upton Address 3 Address 4 Newport Telford Market Drayton Postcode TF10 7BA TF6 6NP TF9 1PU Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Seisdon Blakeley Wombourne Address 1 Post Office & Stores Wombourne High Street Address 2 Crockington Lane Wombourne Address 3 Seisdon Address 4 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Address 5 Postcode WV5 7EJ WV5 0AW WV5 9DN Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 08:30 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 23.5 41 49.5 Customer Serving Positions 1 2 3

Average Number of Customer 100 - 199 1000 - 1499 2000 - 2499 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None On Line National Lottery. DVLA & On Demand Currency Constituency South Staffordshire South Staffordshire South Staffordshire Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Grocery and general store Supermarket Post Office only Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There are a number of retailers including a chemist, a numerous, the office is on the edge of a large village Retail Environment There is a public house and a vehicle workshop nearby. butcher and a supermarket. community There is a free ATM located in the village centre 350 yards Proximity to ATM None None away.

The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain, with one steep hill and narrow lanes for most of the The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain journey by the shortest route. There is a very steep canal with some narrow country lanes without footpaths. Some Terrain / Geography between bridge and also a shallow ford which was swollen on my standing water in the rural areas and a steep single track branches visit at about 9 inches and fast flowing. To avoid the ford road at Bratch locks. There is one busy road to cross involves an additional 1/3 mile and takes you nearer to (School road) with a crossing. Wombourne.

Road Distance from Proposed 2.9 2.9 Closing Branch (miles) Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. There are parking facilities available nearby. There is roadside parking available outside the branch. Bus Operating Company There are no direct bus service There are no direct bus service Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Integral post box sited in the exterior wall of the branch. Post box outside the branch Post box outside the branch Additional Branches Branch Name Pattingham Claverley Swindon Address 1 Stars News Shops High Street S R Lees Newsagents Address 2 6-7 High St. Claverley 19 High Street Address 3 Pattingham Swindon Address 4 Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Dudley Address 5 WV6 7BD WV5 7DU DY3 4NP Postcode Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name St Aidans Chadsmoor Cannock Address 1 207 Pye Green Road 207-209 Cannock Road Church Street Address 2 Chadsmoor Address 3 Address 4 Cannock Cannock Cannock Address 5 Staffordshire Staffordshire Staffordshire Postcode WS11 5RJ WS11 5DD WS11 1BL Branch Type SPSO SPSO Crown Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:30 17:30 Wednesday 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 08:00 14:00 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 48 56 45.5 Customer Serving Positions 2 3 10

Average Number of Customer 750 - 999 1500 - 1999 5000 - 5499 Sessions (p/w) Euro/Dollar On Demand Currency & On Line National Additional Products On Line National Lottery. DVLA & On Demand Currency Lottery. Constituency Cannock Chase Cannock Chase Cannock Chase Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Small grocery and newsagent. Spar full supermarket Crown Office The branch has access via a ramp, with wide doors. The branch has level access, with wide doors. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch Internally, there is a low level serving counter and space for The branch has access via a ramp. there is space for a wheelchair. a wheelchair.

Retail Environment None None The branch is in a multi-shopping area. Proximity to ATM There is an ATM outside the branch. There is a free ATM in wall of the branch. There are several ATMs within 90 yards of the branch. The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. The journey between the two offices is quite hilly and one The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. Terrain / Geography between very busy road would need to be crossed (there is a The journey between the two offices is generally flat with branches crossing about 100 yards away from St Aidans Post Office) some small hills and one long incline. There are busy roads there is also a second intermittently busy road to cross to cross but these are well supported by crossings. halfway between the two branches.

Road Distance from Proposed 0.7 1.1 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities available opposite the branch. There is a car park available within 365 yards of the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch An additional car park can be found with in 100 yards. branch. Bus Operating Company There are no direct buses Arriva Bus Route Number Not Applicable 25 Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable 6 per hour Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 100 yards away. Not Applicable The nearest bus stop is 260 yards away. Bus Journey Length Not Applicable 4 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Yes Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Yes Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Post box outside the branch. Post box within 20 yards of the branch. Post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Huntington Bideford Way Market Street Address 1 Stafford Road 1 Devon Court 35 Market Street Address 2 Huntington Bideford Way Hednesford Address 3 Address 4 Cannock Cannock Cannock Address 5 Postcode WS12 4NU WS11 1NP WS12 1AY Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name St John Street Lichfield Boley Park Address 1 28/30 Chapel Lane 31-33 Bakers Lane 4 Boley Park Shopping Centre Address 2 Boley Park Address 3 Address 4 Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Address 5 Postcode WS14 9BA WS13 6NQ WS14 9XU Branch Type SPSO Crown SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:45 17:30 09:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 08:45 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 15:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 47.75 50.5 48.5 Customer Serving Positions 2 9 (plus 2 x separate bureau positions and a post shop) 2

Average Number of Customer 500 - 749 5000 - 5499 1000 - 1499 Sessions (p/w) Euro/Dollar On Demand Currency & Online National Additional Products On Demand Currency, DVLA & Online National Lottery. None Lottery. Constituency Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Population - 14019; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population - 22053; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population - 12551; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Population Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - mile of branch) 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% 21%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 79% 19%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type General groceries, newspapers, magazines and cards Crown Office with Post Shop General groceries, cards, gifts and newspapers.

The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair.

A conveniance store, a restaurant, a pharmacy and a Retail Environment No other retailers There are several types of retailer within the town centre beauty store Proximity to ATM None The nearest ATM is within 10 yards of the branch. The nearest ATM is within 50 yards of the branch. The route between the two branches is along varied The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. terrain. There are traffic lights on the corner of Upper St. There were pavements either side with drop kerbs along Terrain / Geography between John Street. The road was fairly busy at the time of survey the route. Speed bumps were along the route through the branches with all types of traffic. Once into the town centre it is residential areas. The road from St. John Street was fairly pedestrianised. busy at the time of survey with all types of traffic.

Road Distance from Proposed 0.9 1.5 Closing Branch (miles) There are several pay & display car parks available within There is a car park with designated disabled bays available Parking at Branch There is roadside parking availible outside the branch. the local area. nearby. There are bus services in the area, but no direct route There are bus services in the area, but no direct route Bus Operating Company between the branches. between the branches. Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus top is 500 yards from the branch. Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Freestanding post box outside the branch. Freestanding post box outside the branch. Freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Leafields Beacon Street Trent Valley Address 1 Curborough Road 149 Beacon Street 17 Eastern Avenue Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Postcode WS13 7NG WS13 7BG WS13 6TE Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Stapenhill Hill Street Burton On Trent Address 1 18 St Peters Street 46 Hill Street Octagon Centre Address 2 Stapenhill Stapenhill Address 3 Burton-On-Trent Address 4 Burton-On-Trent Staffordshire Burton-On-Trent Address 5 Staffordshire Derbyshire Staffordshire Postcode DE15 9AW DE15 9LB DE14 3QJ Branch Type SPSO SPSO CFPO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:00 18:00 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 Thursday 08:30 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:00 18:00 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 08:00 18:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 47 47 60 Customer Serving Positions 4 3 5

Average Number of Customer 1000 - 1499 750 - 999 4000 - 4499 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products Euro On Demand Currency & DVLA. Euro On Demand Currency & On Line National Lottery. DVLA & On Demand Currency Constituency Burton Burton Burton Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Confectionery, cards, soft drinks, cigarettes, bread, milk Retail Type Cards and stationery The branch is situated within Asda and toiletries. The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a The branch has access via an internal ramp. Internally, The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Ease of Access to Branch wheelchair. there is space for a wheelchair. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. There are six other retailers in the area; A convenience Burton On Trent is a busy shopping area with several types Retail Environment store, a vets, a window manufacturer, a florist, a tanning There are no other retailers within the area. of retailer. centre and a Chinese takeaway. Proximity to ATM The nearest ATM is 50 yards from the branch. There is a post office owned ATM inside the branch. There is an ATM positioned in the wall of supermarket. The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. The branch is situated on a very busy main road, which The route between branches was busy at the time of Terrain / Geography between was busy at the time of survey with all types of traffic. survey with all types of traffic. There is a busy junction at branches There are speed bumps along the route, with some narrow the A444 / A5189. There are no pedestrian crossings along roads where there is room for only one car to pass. There the route. are drop kerbs and pavements on both sides.

Road Distance from Proposed 0.9 0.9 Closing Branch (miles) There is a pay & display car park available outside the Parking at Branch There is roadside parking available nearby. There is roadside parking available nearby. branch. Additional car parks are available in the local area. Bus Operating Company Arriva Arriva, Central Connect Bus Route Number 2 and 2A 2, 2A, 8 Nos 2 and 2A are every 10 minutes. No. 8 is every hour - 39 Bus Service Frequency Every 10 minutes minutes past the hour Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 150 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 50 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 250 yards away. Bus Journey Length 2 minutes 6 minutes Disabled Access to Bus There is a disabled access facility on some buses There is disabled access on some of the buses There are free / concessionary passes accepted within the Free / concessionary passes are operational within the Free/Concessionary Bus local council areas local council area Mobility bus each Wednesday from all areas of Burton On Mobility bus each Wednesday from all areas of Burton On Other Transport Links Trent. Trent.

There are two post boxes - A integral post box sited in the External Posting Facilities exertior wall of branch, and a freestanding post box freestanding post box outside the branch Post box outside the branch outside the branch.

Additional Branches Branch Name Winshill Wellington Street Horninglow Address 1 105 Bearwood Hill Road 11-12 Wellington Street Dean & Smedley Pharmacy Address 2 Winshill 65-67 Horninglow Road Address 3 Address 4 Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Burton-On-Trent Postcode DE15 0JW DE14 2DR DE14 2PP Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Stonnall Lazy Hill Walsall Wood Address 1 178 Main Street 9 Lazy Hill Road 47 High Street Address 2 Aldridge Walsall Wood Address 3 Address 4 Stonnall Walsall Walsall Address 5 West Midlands West Midlands West Midlands Postcode WS9 9DY WS9 8RW WS9 9LR Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 00:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 41 47 47 Customer Serving Positions 2 3 3

Average Number of Customer 300 - 399 1000 - 1499 750 - 999 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency Euro/Dollar On Demand Currency Constituency Tamworth Aldridge-Brownhills Aldridge-Brownhills Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Greeting and sundries Greetings Spar supermarket The branch has level access, with a wide door. Internally, Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There is a step at the entrance of the branch. there is a low-level serving counter and space for a wheelchair. There are a number of retailers including a supermarket, a Retail Environment The branch is in a multi-shopping area. The branch is in a multi-shopping area. model shop and a hair dressers. Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM in the supermarket. None There is a fee paying ATM in the branch.

Terrain / Geography between The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. branches

Road Distance from Proposed 1.4 2.1 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities available within 150 yards of Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. There is roadside parking available outside the branch. branch. Bus Operating Company There are no direct buses There are no direct buses Bus Route Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Not Applicable Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Post box outside branch Post box outside branch Post box outside branch Additional Branches Branch Name Brownhills Shenstone Shelfield Address 1 55 High Street 1 Main Street 16 Spring Road Address 2 Brownhills Shenstone Shelfield Address 3 Address 4 Walsall Lichfield Walsall Postcode WS8 6HH WS14 0LZ WS4 1QQ Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Stowe-By-Chartley Hixon Weston Address 1 Station Road Smithy Lane Weston PO Address 2 Stowe-By-Chartley Hixon Address 3 Weston Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Staffordshire Staffordshire Staffordshire Postcode ST18 0LG ST18 0PP ST18 0JJ Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 23 46 37.5 Customer Serving Positions 1 2 1

Average Number of Customer 0 - 49 500 - 749 300 - 399 Sessions (p/w) Euro On Demand Currency, DVLA & On Line National Additional Products None None Lottery. Constituency Stone Stone Stone Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Post office and cards Village Store Post office and newsagents. The branch has a slight slope leading the entrance. Where Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. is becomes level access into the branch. Internally, there is There are steps at the entrance of the branch. space for a wheelchair. A fish and chip shop, a Chinese takeaway and a Retail Environment A public house None hairdressers Proximity to ATM None There is a fee payable ATM inside the branch. None The route between the two branches is along mainly level terrain. For the bulk of the route from Stowe, first along The route between the two branches is along level terrain. Bridge Lane and then on the A518, there are neither Terrain / Geography between The lack of either lighting or pavement for much of the pedestrian walkways nor lights. The A51 in particular is branches route makes walking between the branches hazardous.. busy and must be crossed to reach Weston Post office and is made difficult to do so as pedestrian crossings are conspicuously absent.

Road Distance from Proposed 1.2 2.2 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities available within 25 yards of the There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There are parking facilities available outside the branch. Parking at Branch branch. Bus Operating Company Arriva There is no direct bus service between the two branches. Bus Route Number 842 (Uttoxeter - Hixon) Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency 6 buses per day including Saturday but not Sunday Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 25 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 50 yards away. Not Applicable Bus Journey Length 3 minutes Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Yes Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus None Not Applicable Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Integral post box sited in the exterior wall of the branch. Post box outside the branch. Integral post box sited in the exterior wall of the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Great Haywood Sandon Milwich Address 1 Trent Lane Sandon Parish Room Prospect House Address 2 Great Haywood Sandon Coton Hayes Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Milwich Postcode ST18 0ST ST18 0DN ST18 0EH Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name The Hobbins Low Town Bridgnorth Address 1 The Hobbins 10 St John Street 63 High Street Address 2 Low Town Address 3 Address 4 Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Address 5 Shropshire Shropshire Shropshire Postcode WV15 5HJ WV15 6AG WV16 4DX Branch Type SPSO SPSO CFPO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 08:45 17:30 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 08:30 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 08:30 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 46.25 2.0625 Customer Serving Positions 1 2 4

Average Number of Customer 50 - 99 750 - 999 2500 - 2999 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None Euro On Demand Currency DVLA & On Demand Currency Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Cards and stationery with a small confectionery offer Cards, stationery and gifts Convenience store (Tesco Express) Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of then branch. The branch has level access, with a wide door. The branch has level access, with automatic doors. There are a number of retailers in the area including: Low town is part of Bridgnorth and as such there are many Retail Environment None Several banks, 2 supermarkets, 2 newsagents, 3 public retailers. houses, 2 hairdresser and a library. Proximity to ATM None At least 4 ATMS within the main shopping area. At least 4 ATMS within the main shopping area.

The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. From Low Town to The Hobbins: It's out of Low Town on the flat to the bottom of the hill on the B4363. It's the steeply uphill for the middle part of the journey where the The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. Terrain / Geography between A454 is met. This part of the journey is along level terrain It's level at first then steeply down to the Severn River branches and throughout the journey there is a pathway. The road valley floor to Low Town area. From here it's uphill to the has to be crossed towards the end of the journey and Hobbins with the last part of the journey relatively flat. there are no road crossing aids. At the start of the journey the road has to be crossed and there is a pedestrian crossing close to the petrol station on the B4363.

Road Distance from Proposed 1.6 2.7 Closing Branch (miles) There are restricted parking facilities available outside the There are restricted parking facilities available outside the Parking at Branch There is roadside parking available outside the branch branch. An additional fee payable car park can be found branch. An additional fee payable car park can be found within 365 yards. within 365 yards. Bus Operating Company Stagecoach Arriva Bus Route Number 890 890 Bus Service Frequency 07:55 start then 09:10 then hourly 07:55 then 09:10 then roughly hourly until 18:30 Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 880 yards from the branch. The bus can be flagged down outside the branch. The nearest bus stop is outside the branch. Bus Journey Length 6 minutes 18 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes Free/Concessionary Bus over 65 free and free to over 65 across . over 65 free and free to over 65 across England. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Freestanding post box 330 yards of the branch Integral post box in the exterior wall of the branch. Post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Sydney Cottage Worfield Claverley Address 1 10 Sydney Cottage Drive Main Street High Street Address 2 Worfield Claverley Address 3 Address 4 Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Wolverhampton Postcode WV16 4PP WV15 5LF WV5 7DU Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Trentham Hem Heath Hanford Address 1 19 Werburgh Drive 1 Brough Lane 182-188 Mayne Street Address 2 Trentham Hanford Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Address 5 Staffordshire Staffordshire Staffordshire Postcode ST4 8JT ST4 8BX ST4 4QY Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 46 Customer Serving Positions 2 2 2

Average Number of Customer 750 - 999 1000 - 1499 750 - 999 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products On Line National Lottery. Euro On Demand Currency None Constituency Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Stoke-on-Trent South Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Newsagents None Supermarket The branch has level access, with automatic doors. Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There branch has steps at the entrance. Internally, there is space for a wheelchair. There is a pharmacy, a bakers, a dry cleaners and a card There is a bakers, a travel agent, a dental surgery, a fish & Retail Environment A public house shop in the local area. chip shop and a public house in the local area. There is a fee payable ATM located inside the public Proximity to ATM None There is an ATM outside the branch. house. The office is situated at the top of a hill therefore either Via residential streets with lighting and pavements (varied Terrain / Geography between progressive incline/decline .Roads are well lit along terrain) branches residential streets with paving

Road Distance from Proposed 0.7 0.8 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities and dedicated disabled bays there is roadside parking available nearby. There are parking facilities available nearby. Parking at Branch available nearby. Bus Operating Company First Potteries Ltd First Potteries Bus Route Number 21A 22 21 21a 22 Bus Service Frequency Every 20 minutes 21A Every 10 minutes 22 Every 20 minutes Location of Bus Stop 250 yards from office level terrain 180 yards from office level terrain New Inn lane 100 yards from office slight incline Bus Journey Length 3 minutes 2 minutes Disabled Access to Bus No No Free/Concessionary Bus Free for over 60s after 09:30 mon-fri all day weekends Free after 9.30 over 60s Mon -Fri all day weekends Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Freestanding post box within 30 yards of the branch. Freestanding post box outside the branch. None Additional Branches Branch Name Finstock Avenue Tittensor Address 1 819 London Road 92-102 Finstosk Avenue 7 Winghouse Lane Address 2 Trent Vale Tittensor Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Stoke-On-Trent Postcode ST4 5NZ ST3 3JS ST12 9JG Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Uttoxeter Heath Uttoxeter Weaver Lodge Address 1 97 High Street 13 Carter Street 48 Windsor Road Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Uttoxeter Uttoxeter Uttoxeter Address 5 Postcode ST14 7JJ ST14 8HE ST14 7EU Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 46 46 Customer Serving Positions 2 5 2

Average Number of Customer 500 - 749 1500 - 1999 400 - 499 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products Euro On Demand Currency On Demand Currency & DVLA. None Constituency Burton Burton Burton Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Groceries, newspapers, magazines, drinks, confectionery Retail Type Cards, confectionery and ladies hosiery Cards and stationery and ladies hosiery, The branch has level access. Internally, there are steps to Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There are steps at the entrance of the branch. the postal area of the branch. There are seven other retailers within the immediate area of the branch; a general grocers, chineses restaurant, There are several types of retailer within the town centre A chip shop Retail Environment hairdressers, beauty bar, chip shop, funeral parlour and fire showroom. There are no ATM's within the immediate vicinity of the There is an ATM at the nearby bank within 50 yards from Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch branch. the branch.

The route between the two branchs is along varied terrain. There is a slight incline on route from the branch to the town centre, which then levels off halfway along the route. The route between the two branchs is along hilly terrain Terrain / Geography between There are pavements along the route, slightly narrow with with slight inclines and declines. There were pavements on branches room for only one to pass for part of the way. There are both sides of the road with drop kerbs. two pedestrian crossings at the edge of the High Street leading to the town centre. The town centre is mainly pedestrianised.

Road Distance from Proposed 0.4 0.7 Closing Branch (miles) There is restricted roadside parking available outside the Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available outside the branch. branch. A pay & display car park with dedicated disabled There are parking facilities available nearby. bays can be found nearby. Bus Operating Company Arriva Arriva Bus Route Number No. 2 Nos. 2 and 4 Every half an hour from 9.07am until 13.37pm Monday to Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes Friday. Then no bus service until after 18.00pm. Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 150 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 450 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 270 yards away. Bus Journey Length 7 minutes 5 minutes Disabled Access to Bus There are disabled access facilities on some of the buses. There is disabled access on some of the buses. Free/concessionary passes apply within the local council Free/concessionary passes apply within the local council Free/Concessionary Bus area area Other Transport Links Trains Trains External Posting Facilities Integral post box sited in the exterior wall of the branch. Freestanding post box within 20 yards of the branch. Freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Doveridge Rocester Denstone Address 1 26 High Street Spar Stores College Road Address 2 Doveridge 60 High Street Denstone Address 3 Rocester Address 4 Ashbourne Uttoxeter Uttoxeter Postcode DE6 5NA ST14 5JU ST14 5HR Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Walton Stone Yarnfield Address 1 1 Filleybrooks 69 High Street Greenside Address 2 Yarnfield Address 3 Address 4 Stone Stone Stone Address 5 Staffordshire Staffordshire Staffordshire Postcode ST15 0DH ST15 8AD ST15 0NA Branch Type SPSO MSPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 16:00 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 39.5 46 45 Customer Serving Positions 3 5 1

Average Number of Customer 500 - 749 2000 - 2499 200 - 299 Sessions (p/w) Euro On Demand Currency, DVLA & On Line National Additional Products Euro On Demand Currency None Lottery. Constituency Stone Stone Stone Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type Cards/stationery Cards/stationery Convenience The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There is a step at the entrance of the branch. wheelchair. There is a hairdresser and a petrol/convenience store Stone is a small town centre with a good mix of retailers, Retail Environment A public house nearby. nearby. mainly independent There are several external ATMs on the High Street Proximity to ATM There is a free ATM outside the petrol station None outside the nearby banks. The route between the two branches is along mainly level terrain. For pedestrians it is a walk of approximately 10 The route between the two branches is along mainly level Terrain / Geography between minutes along the A520 and then up theHigh Street. There terrain along fairly level country lanes with no street branches is a pedestrians crossing from the car park, over Crown lighting or footpaths. This road then joins the A34. Street and you can walk up Adies Alley which brings you onto the High Street.

Road Distance from Proposed 0.7 2.7 Closing Branch (miles) Parking at Branch There are parking facilities available nearby. There are several pay & display car park available nearby. There are parking facilities available nearby. Bus Operating Company First D & G Coaches Bus Route Number 101 350 Bus Service Frequency Every 20 minutes 8 buses a day Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 50 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 340 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 210 yards away. Bus Journey Length 2 minutes 10 minutes The majority of this service is operated using low level Disabled Access to Bus None floor vehicles Free/Concessionary Bus There is free travel for people over 60 or with a disability There is free travel for people over 60 or with a disability Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Freestanding post box outside this branch The post box is outside this branch Freestanding post box outside this branch Additional Branches Branch Name Tittensor Sandon Swynnerton Address 1 7 Winghouse Lane Sandon Parish Room The Post Office Address 2 Tittensor Sandon Address 3 Address 4 Stoke-On-Trent Stafford Stone Address 5 Postcode ST12 9JG ST18 0DN ST15 0RA Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Whittington Barracks Whittington Boley Park Address 1 Whittington Barracks PO 13c Main Street 4 Boley Park Shopping Centre Address 2 Whittington Boley Park Address 3 Address 4 Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Address 5 Staffordshire Staffordshire Staffordshire Postcode WS14 9TJ WS14 9JU WS14 9XU Branch Type SPSO SPSO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 15:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 41 45.5 48.5 Customer Serving Positions 1 2 2

Average Number of Customer 100 - 199 500 - 749 1000 - 1499 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products On Line National Lottery. DVLA & On Line National Lottery. None Constituency Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Newspapers, magazines, dry cleaning facility and some Newspapers, cards, stationery, confectionery, soft drinks Retail Type General groceries, cards, gifts and newspapers. stationery and cigarettes. The branch has level access. Internally, there is space for a Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. There is a step at the entrance of the branch. wheelchair. There are seven other retailers within the area: A A supermarket, a restaurant, a pharmacy and a beauty Retail Environment There are no other retailers in the area. supermarket, two public houses, an antique shop, a store chemist, a hairdressers and a Chinese takeaway. There is an ATM located at the nearby supermarket within Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM inside the branch. None 50 yards of the branch.

The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. The route between the two branches is along hilly terrain. There was a slight incline from the closing branch, turning There is a slight incline at the beginning of the route from right onto a fairly busy A road, which was busy at the time the closing branch, which then levels with a slight decline of survey; mainly cars. Traffic lights were at the end of the Terrain / Geography between towards the end of the route at the nearest branch. There A road, before turning right towards Boley Park. Here there branches are pavements for part of the way, then pavements on was a fairly steep incline, with two sets of pedestrian one side only or none at all. There are fields either side crossings approx. 250 yards and 350 yards from the with some residential houses along the route. branch. Drop kerbs and pavements for the majority of the route.

Road Distance from Proposed 1.3 2.4 Closing Branch (miles)

Parking at Branch There is roadside parking available outside the branch. There is roadside parking available outside the branch. There is a car park available nearby.

Bus Operating Company Arriva No direct bus route Bus Route Number 765 Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Every 30 minutes Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is outside the branch. The nearest bus stop is 50 yards away. Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Approx. 7 minutes Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Disabled access facilities are available on some buses Not Applicable Free/concessionary passes are acceptable within the local Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable council area. Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Integral post box sited in exterior wall of the branch. Post box within 400 yards of the branch. Freestanding post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Lichfield Trent Valley Leafields Address 1 31-33 Bakers Lane 17 Eastern Avenue Curborough Road Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Lichfield Lichfield Lichfield Address 5 Postcode WS13 6NQ WS13 6TE WS13 7NG Branch Access Report

Closing Branch 1st Alternative Branch 2nd Alternative Branch Branch Name Wolverhampton Road Stafford Rising Brook Address 1 25 Wolverhampton Road WHSmiths Retail 1/2 Burton Square Address 2 3 Greengate Street Rising Brook Address 3 Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST17 4BP ST16 2HN ST17 9LT Branch Type SPSO CFPO SPSO Branch currently open Yes Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 09:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 51 46 Customer Serving Positions 1 7 4

Average Number of Customer 300 - 399 4500 - 4999 1500 - 1999 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None On Demand Currency, DVLA & On Line National Lottery. DVLA Constituency Stafford Stafford Stafford Population - 735; Population Aged 0-15 - 12%; Population Population - 12401; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10844; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 26%; Population Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - Population Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 95% 22%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% 23%; Households with 1 or more car or van - 81% Retail Type None Convenience Cards and Photoshop There is level access at the entrance of the branch, and a Ease of Access to Branch There is a step at the entrance of the branch. lift to the post office area. Internally, there is space for a There is a step at the entrance of the branch. wheelchair. Retail Environment A convenience store Multi shopping area A supermarket and a electrical/hardware shop In convenience store 250yds away along level terrain, Proximity to ATM Numerous all over the town centre In Co-op, no charge charge is made The route between the two branches is along varied The route between the two branches is along varied Terrain / Geography between terrain. With street lights and pavements along routeand terrain. branches you have to cross a road bridge over the railway line

Road Distance from Proposed 0.4 1.1 Closing Branch (miles) There are parking facilities available within 50 yards of the There are parking facilities available within 300 yards of There is a frequent bus service available between the two Parking at Branch branch. the branch. branches. The nearest bus stop is 150 yards away. Bus Operating Company Arriva Arriva Bus Route Number 8 8 Bus Service Frequency Every 12 minutes Every 12 minutes Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 300 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 300 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 150 yards away. Bus Journey Length 10 minutes 10 minutes Disabled Access to Bus Yes Yes Free/Concessionary Bus Yes Yes Other Transport Links None None External Posting Facilities Post box outside the branch. Post box outside within 100 yards of the branch. Post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Highfields Silkmore Stone Road Address 1 132 Westway Co-op Superstore 245 Stone Road Address 2 136 Silkmore Lane Address 3 Silkmore Address 4 Stafford Stafford Stafford Address 5 Postcode ST17 9YF ST17 4JD ST16 1LA

Details of branches proposed for closure and replacement with

an Outreach Service Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Acton Burnell Acton Burnall Mobile Service Cross Houses Address 1 Acton Burnell Road leading to Concord College Cross Houses Address 2 Acton Burnall Address 3 Address 4 Address 5 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 7PA SY5 7PE SY5 6JJ Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 13:00 16:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 09:00 12:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 13:00 16:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 34 9 45.5 Average Number of 200 - 299 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA, Euros on Demand Currency. National Lottery OLT.

Constituency Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 448; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population - 522; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 78%; Population Retired - 4%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 96% with 1 or more car or van - 76% Retail Type General store. Supermarket & petrol station. There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic The branch has level access. Internally, there are 4 steps Ease of Access The branch has level access. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair with a handrail leading down to the Post Office area. users and those with disabilities.

Retail Environment None None

Proximity to ATM None There is a fee paying ATM within the branch.

The terrain between the branches is varied, along country Terrain / Geography The terrain is level. roads with no paths or street lighting.

Distance from Proposed 100 yards 4.6 miles Closing Branch

Parking Facilities There are roadside parking facilities nearby. There are roadside parking facilities available nearby. There are parking facilities available outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable External Posting There is a wall mounted post box outside the branch. There is a free standing box outside office Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Condover Hughley Dorrington Address 1 The Post Office Hughley The Horse Shoe Inn Address 2 Dorrington Address 3 Condover Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 7AA SY5 6NX SY5 7JD Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Cressage Cressage Mobile Service Cross Houses Address 1 Cressage The Village Hall Cross Houses Address 2 Sheinton Road Address 3 Cressage Address 4 Address 5 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 6AA SY5 6BY SY5 6JJ Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 07:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:30 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Tuesday 07:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 13:00 16:30 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Wednesday 07:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 09:00 12:30 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Thursday 07:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Friday 07:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 13:00 16:30 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Saturday 07:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 49 14 45.5 Average Number of 300 - 399 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products Euros On Demand Currency DVLA & Euros On Demand Currency. On Line Lottery Constituency Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 884; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population - 522; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 59%; Population Retired - 19%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 76% Retail Type General store. Supermarket & petrol station. There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic The branch has level access. Internally, there are 4 steps Ease of Access The branch has access via a ramp. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair with a handrail leading down to the Post Office area. users and those with disabilities. RetailEnvironment None None Proximity to ATM None There is a fee paying ATM within the branch. The terrain between the branches is varied, with no paths Terrain / Geography The terrain is level. along the A458. Distance from Proposed 275 yards 3.9 miles Cloing Branch Parking Facilities There are parking facilities opposite the branch. There is a car park at the Village Hall. There are parking facilities available outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company Arriva

Bus Route Number 436 Bus Service Frequency 60 - 90 minutes. Location of Bus Stop 880 yards away, but bus will stop on request. 100 yards Bus Journey Length 11 minutes. Disabled Access to Bus No

Free/Concessionary Bus Yes

External Posting There is a post box outside the branch. There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Hughley Bourton Address 1 9 High Street Hughley Bourton Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Much Wenlock Shrewsbury Much Wenlock Postcode TF13 6AA SY5 6NX TF13 6QH Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Hadnall Hadnall Mobile Service Clive Address 1 Hadnall Lay-by in Shrewsbury Road Clive Address 2 Hadnall Address 3 Address 4 Address 5 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY4 4AG SY4 4AG SY4 3JL Branch Type SPSO SPSO Type of Outreach Service Mobile Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 13:00 16:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 13:00 16:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:30 Thursday 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 13:00 16:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 13:00 16:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:30 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 12 37 Average Number of 300 - 399 200 - 299 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products Euros On Demand Currency, On Line Lottery. DVLA Euros On Demand Currency Constituency North Shropshire North Shropshire North Shropshire Population - 685; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population - 725; Population Aged 0-15 - 14%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 60%; Population Retired - 24%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 91% Retail Type General store Genaral store There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access The branch has a step at the entrance. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair The branch has a step at the entrance. users and those with disabilities. Retail Environment None None Proximity to ATM None None The terrain between the branches is varied, along country Terrain / Geography The terrain is level roads with no paths or street lighting. Distance from Proposed 50 yards 3.3 miles Cloing Branch Parking Facilities There are roadside parking facilities outside the branch. There is parking for 2 cars, in the lay-by. There are roadside parking facilities available nearby.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting There is a freestanding post box outside the branch. Integral post box sited in exterior wall of the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Sentinel Gardens Harlescott Grange Shawbury Address 1 69 Whitchurch Road 17 Grafton Mews The Post Office Address 2 Harlescott Grange Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY1 4EE SY1 3NW SY4 4NZ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Marton Marton Mobile Service Bent Lont Address 1 Marton Village Hall Car Park Bent Lont Address 2 Marton Minsterley Address 3 Address 4 Address 5 Welshpool Welshpool Shrewsbury Postcode SY21 8JT SY21 8JT SY5 0ES Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 13:15 15:45 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday Closed Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Thursday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 08:45 11:15 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday Closed Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 15 5 38 Average Number of 100 - 199 400 - 499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA, Euros On Demand Currency On Line Lottery Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 342; Population Aged 0-15 - 20%; Population Population - 344; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 21%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 97% with 1 or more car or van - 92% Retail Type Newagents and groceries. Grocery, confectionery There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access The branch has a step at the entrance. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair The branch has level access. users and those with disabilities. Retail Environment None None Proximity to ATM None None Terrain / Geography The terrain is hilly. The terrain between the branches is hilly. Distance from Proposed 460 yards 5.2 miles Cloing Branch Parking Facilities There is roadside parking facilities outside the branch. There is a car park at the Village Hall. There is roadside parking facilities outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company No direct bus route.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting There is a post box outside the branch. There is a post box next to the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Chirbury Montgomery Leighton Address 1 Chirbury Compton House Gortheur Address 2 Broad Street Address 3 Leighton Address 4 Montgomery Montgomery Welshpool Postcode SY15 6BH SY15 6PH SY21 8HJ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Montford Bridge Montford Bridge Mobile Service Copthorne Address 1 Montford Bridge Lay-by in Holyhead Road Unit 1 West Midlands Co-op Store Address 2 Montford Bridge Mytton Oak Road Address 3 Copthorne Address 4 Address 5 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY4 1EE SY4 1EE SY3 8UG Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Closed 08:30 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 09:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday 09:00 12:30 Closed 09:00 12:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 37.5 12 46

Average Number of 300 - 399 1500 - 1999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA Euro On Demand Currency and DVLA. Constituency Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 283; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population Population - 12704; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 20%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 21%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 82% with 1 or more car or van - 84% Retail Type Newsagent Cards and stationery There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic The branch has access via a ramp with a handrail and a Ease of Access tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair The branch has level access. slight step. users and those with disabilities.

Retail Environment None Chemist and a Co-op.

Proximity to ATM None Free ATM in the external wall of the Co-op.

Terrain between the branches is varied. There are no paths Terrain / Geography The terrain is varied. and street lighting along most of the route.

Road Distance from 175 yards 4.6 miles Proposed Closing Branch

Parking Facilities There are parking facilities available nearby. There is parking for 10 cars in the lay-by. There is a car park available nearby.

Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service available.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting Freestanding post box within 10 yards. Freestanding post box within 50 yards. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Nesscliffe Frankwell Pentre Address 1 Nesscliffe Frankwell Penylan House Address 2 Pentre Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY4 1DB SY3 8JJ SY4 1BJ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Munslow Munslow Mobile Service Craven Arms Address 1 Aston Munslow Garage The large public parking area located next to; 7 Corvedale Road Address 2 Aston Munslow The Swan Inn Address 3 Aston Munslow Address 4 Address 5 Craven Arms Craven Arms Craven Arms Postcode SY7 9ER SY7 9ER SY7 9NE Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday Closed Closed 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 12:30 Closed 09:00 17:30 Wednesday Closed Closed 09:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 12:30 Closed 09:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 12:00 10:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed Closed 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 10 2 46 Average Number of 0 - 49 1500 - 1999 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA & Euro On Demand Currency. DVLA & Euro On Demand Currency. Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 321; Population Aged 0-15 - 26%; Population Population - 2289; Population Aged 0-15 - 23%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 52%; Population Retired - 23%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 94% with 1 or more car or van - 79% Retail Type Fuel, newspapers, tobacco, grocery and confectionery. Cards and limited stationery. There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access There are steps at the entrance to this branch. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair There is a step at the entrance to this branch. users and those with disabilities. Retail Environment None There are a number of retailers nearby. Proximity to ATM None There are several ATMs within 30 yards of the branch.

Terrain between the branches is varied. There are footpaths Terrain / Geography The terrain is level. and street lights along part of the route. There is a pedestrian crossing outside Craven Arms branch.

Road Distance from 110 yards 6.1 miles Proposed Closing Branch

Car parking is available in the large public parking area There is limited car parking available outside branch, and a Parking Facilities There are limited parking facilities available nearby. where the proposed mobile service will be sited. pay and display car park opposite.

Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service available.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting Located on a post at the back of the Swan public house car Freestanding post box outside the branch. Facilities park by the bus shelter. Additional Branches Branch Name Bromfield Bourton Ditton Priors Address 1 Ludlow Food Centre Bourton Station Road Address 2 Bromfield Ditton Priors Address 3 Address 4 Ludlow Much Wenlock Bridgnorth Postcode SY8 2JR TF13 6QH WV16 6SS Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Norton Norton Mobile Service Sutton Hill Address 1 The Old School Norton Village Hall 100 Southgate Address 2 Village Road Cheswardine Lane Sutton Hill Address 3 Norton Norton Address 4 Address 5 Shifnal Telford Postcode TF11 9ED TF11 9EQ TF7 4HG Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 16:30 Closed 09:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 17:30 Wednesday Closed Closed 09:00 16:00 Thursday 09:00 16:30 14:00 16:00 09:00 17:30 Friday Closed Closed 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed Closed 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 19 2 44.5

Average Number of 0 - 49 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA and Euro On Demand Bureau De Change None Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Telford Population within 1 mile - 302; Population Aged 0-15 - 18%; Population - 10409; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Population Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 20%; Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 16%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 91% with 1 or more car or van - 68%

Retail Type None Post Office only There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access There are steps at the entrance to this branch. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair The branch has level access, with a wide door. users and those with disabilities.

Retail Environment 1 hotel Chip shop and a newsagent.

Proximity to ATM None None

Terrain / Geography The terrain is level. Terrain between the branches is hilly.

Road Distance from 35 yards 3.6 miles Proposed Closing Branch

Parking Facilities There is roadside parking available outside the branch. There is a car park at the village hall. There are several car parks within 55 yards.

Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service available.

Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable

Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting Freestanding post box within 330 yards. Freestanding post box within 55 yards. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Madeley Kemberton Worfield Address 1 3-4 Russell Square Kemberton Hall Main Street Address 2 Kemberton Worfield Address 3 Address 4 Telford Shifnal Bridgnorth Postcode TF7 5BB TF11 9LH WV15 5LF Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Quatt Quatt Mobile Service Alveley Address 1 Quatt Quatt Village Hall 60 Alveley Address 2 Quatt Address 3 Address 4 Address 5 Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Postcode WV15 6QN WV15 6QH WV15 6NG Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 17:30 Tuesday Closed Closed 09:00 17:30 Wednesday Closed Closed 09:00 13:00 Thursday 09:00 13:00 10:00 12:00 09:00 17:30 Friday Closed Closed 09:00 17:30 Saturday Closed Closed 09:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 8 2 41.5

Average Number of 0 - 49 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA and Euro On Demand Bureau De Change DVLA and Euro On Demand Bureau De Change Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 219; Population Aged 0-15 - 25%; Population Population - 1648; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 12%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 21%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 96% with 1 or more car or van - 89% Retail Type Newsagent, deli, takeaway, farm shop and petrol station. Cards and stationery There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access The branch has level access, with a wide door. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair There is a step at the entrance to this branch. users and those with disabilities. A convenience store, a diy/hardware shop, a takeaway and 2 Retail Environment None pubs. Proximity to ATM None None The terrain between the branches is hilly. There is no paving Terrain / Geography The terrain is level. or lighting along most of the route.

Road Distance from 150 yards 2.8 miles Proposed Closing Branch

Parking Facilities There are parking facilities available outside the branch. There is a car park at the village hall. There are parking facilities available outside the branch.

Bus Operating Company R.A. & D.L. Whittle

Bus Route Number 297 Bus Service Frequency Every 2 hours Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 75 yards away. The nearest bus stop is outside the branch. Bus Journey Length 6 minutes Disabled Access to Bus None

Free/Concessionary Bus None

External Posting Freestanding post box within 15 yards. Integral post box sited in exterior wall outside the branch. Facilities Additional Branches Branch Name Low Town Bridgnorth Bobbington Address 1 10 St John Street 63 High Street 43 Six Ashes Road Address 2 Low Town Bobbington Address 3 Address 4 Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Stourbridge Postcode WV15 6AG WV16 4DX DY7 5BZ Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Snailbeach Snailbeach Mobile Service Minsterley Address 1 Stiperstones Stiperstones Minsterley Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Postcode SY5 0LZ SY5 0LZ SY5 0BA Branch Type SPSO SPSO Type of Outreach Service Mobile Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 08:30 00:00 00:00 20:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:30 00:00 00:00 20:00 12:45 14:15 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:30 00:00 00:00 20:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Thursday 08:30 00:00 00:00 20:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Friday 08:30 00:00 00:00 20:00 15:45 17:15 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Saturday 08:30 00:00 00:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:30 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 62 3 46 Average Number of 50 - 99 500 - 749 Customer Sessions (p/w) Additional Products Euro On Demand Currency DVLA Euro On Demand Currency Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Shrewsbury and Atcham Population - 323; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population - 1597; Population Aged 0-15 - 21%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 62%; Population Retired - 16%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 58%; Population Retired - 20%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 92% with 1 or more car or van - 83% Retail Type Grocery, Off Licence, Cards, Stationery Newsagent, Confectionery, Stationery There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access There are steps at the entrance to this branch. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair There is a step into the branch users and those with disabilities. Convenience store and Chip Shop in immediate location, Retail Environment None Petrol Station with Nisa shop approximately 365 yards Proximity to ATM None At petrol station approximately 365 yards away. Varied terrain initially along fairly level A488 then along The proposed mobile service will be located outside the Terrain / Geography narrow winding country lanes, some with long inclines & village stores. declines Distance from Proposed 7 yards 3.6 miles Closing Branch Limited street parking outside branch or on car park of Parking Facilities There are car parking spaces by the Stiperstones Inn. There are roadside parking facilities outside the branch. Stiperstones Inn.

Bus Operating Company Minsterley Motors and

Bus Route Number 552

Bus Service Frequency Term times 7 per day/non term times 5 per day

Location of Bus Stop The nearest bus stop is 20 yards away. The nearest bus stop is 150 yards away

Bus Journey Length 9 minutes

Some buses do have disabled access but this cannot be Disabled Access to Bus guaranteed. Between 09:30 and 23:00 for over 60's and disabled Free/Concessionary Bus customers.

External Posting Facilities Post box by Stipperstones Inn, near the bus stop. Free standing post box by the chip shop .

Additional Branches

Branch Name Bent Lont Westbury Address 1 Main Road Bent Lont Westbury Address 2 Pontesbury Minsterley Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 0RR SY5 0ES SY5 9QX Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Wentnor Wentnor Mobile Service Bishops Castle Address 1 The Shop Car park of the Inn on the Green Public House 74 Church Street Address 2 15 Rock Close Address 3 Wentnor Wentnor Address 4 Bishops Castle Bishops Castle Bishops Castle Address 5 Shropshire Shropshire Shropshire Postcode SY9 5EP SY9 5EF SY9 5AE

Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Mobile

Branch currently open Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close

Monday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Tuesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 09:15 11:15 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Wednesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Thursday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Friday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Saturday Closed Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed

Total Opening Hours 15 2 46.5

Average Number of 0 - 49 1000 - 1499 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA and Euro On Demand Currency Euro On Demand Currency and DVLA Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow Population - 310; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population - 1572; Population Aged 0-15 - 17%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 17%; Households Aged 16-Retired - 57%; Population Retired - 25%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) with 1 or more car or van - 95% with 1 or more car or van - 80% Retail Type Newsagent, Grocery Stationery

There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access The branch has access via a ramp. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair There are steps at the entrance to this branch. users and those with disabilities.

Retail Environment None The branch is in the town centre with numerous retailers. There is an ATM inside branch or HSBC approximately 100 Proximity to ATM None yards away.

Hilly terrain along country road with no street lighting or Terrain / Geography Varied terrain along country roads. footpaths.

Distance from Proposed 125 yards from the existing Wentnor branch. 5.6 miles Closing Branch There is forecourt parking plus roadside parking available Parking Facilities Parking is available in Public House car park. There are limited parking facilites outside the branch. nearby. Bus Operating Company There is no diesct bus service available. Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable

External Posting Facilities Wall mounted post box outside the branch. Box box outside the branch.

Additional Branches Branch Name Church Stretton Clunton Churchstoke Address 1 51-54 Strandford Avenue The Village Hall Churchstoke Address 2 Clunton Address 3 Address 4 Church Stretton Lydbury North Montgomery Postcode SY6 6BA SY7 8AU SY15 6AR Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name West Felton West Felton Hosted Service Maesbury Marsh Address 1 The Cross The Cross Canal Central Address 2 West Felton West Felton Coed Y Rae Lane Address 3 Maesbury Marsh Address 4 Oswestry Oswestry Oswestry Address 5 Postcode SY11 4EH SY11 4EH SY10 8JG Branch Type SPSO SPSO

Type of Outreach Service Hosted

Branch currently open Yes Yes OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Monday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:00 Thursday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:00 Friday 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 09:00 12:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 17:00 Saturday 09:00 00:00 00:00 12:00 09:30 12:30 09:30 00:00 00:00 12:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 23 12 42.5

Average Number of 200 - 299 50 - 99 Customer Sessions (p/w)

Additional Products None DVLA None Constituency North Shropshire North Shropshire North Shropshire Population - 652; Population Aged 0-15 - 25%; Population Population - 612; Population Aged 0-15 - 19%; Population Population Age Profile Aged 16- Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 14%; Aged 16-Retired - 64%; Population Retired - 16%; Households (within 1 mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 87% with 1 or more car or van - 91% Retail Type General store General store/tea room The branch has level entrance with a wide door and a ramp Ease of Access There is level access with a ramp down into the Post Office. The branch has a step at the entrance. into the branch. Retail Environment None None Proximity to ATM There is a fee paying ATM at the Post Office. None The proposed hosted service will be located at the current Terrain / Geography Varied terrain on Country roads with no paths or lights. site. Distance from Proposed Not Applicable 3.3 miles Closing Branch Parking Facilities There are unrestricted roadside parking outside the store. There are unrestricted roadside parking outside the store. There is a large car park with designated disabled spaces. Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service available. Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable Postbox is in centre of village on Main Street, approximately External Posting Facilities Post box in external wall of the branch. 850 yards from the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Whittington Knockin Kinnerley Address 1 3 Station Road Knockin Kinnerley Address 2 Whittington Address 3 Address 4 Oswestry Oswestry Oswestry Postcode SY11 4DA SY10 8HJ SY10 8DF Branch Access Report Branch Proposed for Closure Proposed Outreach Solution 1st Alternative Branch Branch Name Worthen Worthen Mobile Service Bent Lont Address 1 Worthen Village Hall Car Park Bent Lont Address 2 Minsterley Address 3 Worthen Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Address 5 Postcode SY5 9HT SY5 9HT SY5 0ES Branch Type SPSO SPSO Type of Outreach Service Mobile Branch currently open Yes Yes

OPENING HOURS Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close Open Lunch Start Lunch Finish Close

Monday 08:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 08:45 12:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Tuesday 08:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 Closed 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Wednesday 08:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 09:00 12:00 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Thursday 08:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 12:30 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Friday 08:00 00:00 00:00 17:30 12:45 15:00 09:00 13:00 14:00 17:30 Saturday 08:00 00:00 00:00 12:30 Closed 09:00 00:00 00:00 13:00 Sunday Closed Closed Closed Total Opening Hours 46 11 38

Average Number of Customer 200 - 299 400 - 499 Sessions (p/w) Additional Products None DVLA and Euro On Demand Currency On Line Lottery Constituency Ludlow Ludlow Ludlow

Population - 311; Population Aged 0-15 - 15%; Population Population - 344; Population Aged 0-15 - 16%; Population Population Age Profile (within 1 Aged 16-Retired - 63%; Population Retired - 20%; Aged 16-Retired - 61%; Population Retired - 21%; mile of branch) Households with 1 or more car or van - 83% Households with 1 or more car or van - 92%

Retail Type Grocery, Confectionery, Off Licence, Newsagents Grocery, Confectionery There is a step into the Mobile vehicle, but an electronic Ease of Access There is a step at the entrance to this branch. tailgate is available to facilitate easy access for wheelchair The branch has level access. users and those with disabilities. Retail Environment Country Store None Proximity to ATM None None Terrain / Geography Hilly terrain. Hilly terrain along narrow winding country lanes.

Distance from Proposed Closing 550 yards from the existing branch. 3.4 miles Branch Parking Facilities Roadside parking is available nearby. Parking is available at the Village Hall car park. There are roadside parking facilities outside the branch. Bus Operating Company There is no direct bus service available. Bus Route Number Not Applicable Bus Service Frequency Not Applicable Location of Bus Stop Not Applicable Not Applicable Bus Journey Length Not Applicable Disabled Access to Bus Not Applicable Free/Concessionary Bus Not Applicable External Posting Facilities Post box in the wall of the branch. Post box outside the branch. Additional Branches Branch Name Westbury Minsterley Halfway House Address 1 Westbury Minsterley Halfway House Address 2 Address 3 Address 4 Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Postcode SY5 9QX SY5 0BA SY5 9DU