THE Post Office has come to an agreement to relocate Bovey Tracey’s branch to the Spar shop in Fore Street.

The move will come early in the new year and it is promised there will be an increase in opening hours and more functions, including a range of financial services.

The current post office is set to shut on January 6, with the new store opening the next day.

The move is part of a major modernisation programme across the Post Office network designed to make it easier for customers to do business, throughout longer opening hours and modern plan environments.

Regional network manager Will Russell said: ‘We understand how important having a post office is to residents in Bovey Tracey and we are confident this new modern branch will meet the needs of the local community.’