Oxted has two well used post office branches in Station Road East and Station Road West. These provide a service to the separate areas of Oxted, split by the railway line. The Post Office have annouced that as part of the plan to 'rationalise' the Post Office network in Surrey that they plan to close the Station Road East branch (located in Paydens).
Tandirdge District Council is opposing this move as the Station Road East branch is extremely popular and its closure would be very hard on local people, especially the elderly. It is also doubtful whether a single post office in Oxted would be sufficient to meet the needs of all residents and businesses in Oxted without significant inconvenience and excessive queues at busy times.
There is one bit of good news for residents of Oxted South and that is that the Post Office have confirmed that they plans keep open the Holland Branch on Pollards Oak road.
The Post Office's plans are subject to public consultation to ensure the views of local people are taken into account before any final decisions are made. The Surrey public consultation will last for six weeks ending on 10 March 2008. Views and comments on the proposed closure should be sent in writing to Gary Herbert, Network Development Manager, c/o National Consultation Team, FREEPOST CONSULTATION TEAM. Telephone 08457 22 33 44, e-mail consultation@postoffice.co.uk.
