A SEARCH is under way today for a new subpostmaster to serve Sproughton, it was revealed today.The outlet, currently at 41 Church Lane, Sproughton, will close on Friday, November 18 following the resignation of the current postmaster.

A SEARCH is under way today for a new subpostmaster to serve Sproughton, it was revealed today.

The outlet, currently at 41 Church Lane, Sproughton, will close on Friday, November 18 following the resignation of the current postmaster. Its future could lie in a different location within the village.

A spokesman for the Post Office assured people in the villages efforts will be made to make sure service is brought back into being as soon as possible.

He said: “The provision of a Post Office service to our customers in the Sproughton community is of paramount importance and we are working hard to provide alternative services at Sproughton as soon as possible.”

He added: “We would welcome any applications from potential retail partners interested in running Sproughton Post Office branch on behalf of Post Office Ltd.

“However, in the mean time I would like to apologise for any inconvenience this anavoidable closure may cause.”