FLINT Post Office was a finalist in the Community Engagement category at the ‘We’re Stronger Together’ regional awards for the North West and North Wales region.

The awards recognise the efforts made by postmasters across the region to keep branches open during the Covid-19 pandemic and serving their local community.

The great work by Helen Bailey Postmaster at Flint Post Office, was highlighted by Post Office Chief Executive Nick Read.

Postmasters who operate branches in North West and North Wales region had the opportunity to share their experience of running their branch during the pandemic and hear directly about the Post Office’s future growth strategy.

Post Office Area Manager Sarah Bow, said: “Flint Post Office been nominated for the Community Engagement award for going above and beyond to make sure customers had access to goods and services locally during the pandemic. After ten of Postmaster Helen’s outreach branches were closed, Helen worked with a Change Manager to source a mobile van to continue to provide essential services to vulnerable customers and the community as a whole.”

Nick Read, Chief Executive at the Post Office, added: "I have heard many inspiring stories of postmasters going the extra mile and I have welcomed the opportunity to hear first-hand how postmasters in the North West and North Wales have fared during the pandemic including Flint. All retailers have been affected and Post Office was no exception.

"The next few weeks and months will be a critical period as we try and return to a sense of normality. Post Office branches have a vital role to play in supporting their customers and communities, as well as helping small businesses and independent retailers get back on their feet."

Postmasters heard more about three areas of their business that could help them recover some of the lost trade as a result of the pandemic – Mails and Parcels, banking – cash withdrawals and deposits, and the return in demand for foreign exchange.