Post Office Location Eligibility Criteria
Hi Post Office Limited,
Retail organisations tend to base their new store locations where they could achieve the best 'bang for buck' i.e. return on investment. This is normally weighted based on size of footprint, catchment/reach etc. What I am trying to understand is what eligibility criteria is used before establishing a new Post Office branch. I would also like to know who signs this off if at any senior level and what exceptions could be made when establishing a new location.
You may have a policy document that may allude to these answers which may be easier if referred to in the first instance and then i can come back with any reciprocal questions.
As ever, i am grateful for your time in looking into this matter for me.
Phillip Green
Our ref: FOI2024/01061
Dear Phillip Green,
Thank you for your request for information which was received on 22nd
July. Your request is being considered under the terms of the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.
The Act requires that a response must be given promptly, and in any event
within 20 working days. We will therefore reply at the latest by 20th
August.
Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future
communications.
Regards,
Data Protection and Information Rights Team
100 Wood Street,
London,
EC2V 7ER
Dear Phillip Green,
We are writing in respect of your information request, FOI2024/01061. At
present, our view is that your request falls within the scope of the
qualified exemption section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act ("
FOIA"), relating to commercial sensitivity.
As permitted by section 10 of the FOIA, Post Office Limited (" Post
Office") requires further time to consider the public interest test in
relation to this exemption. An extension is permitted until such time as
is reasonable in the circumstances. Having considered the FOIA Code of
Practice, Post Office considers that an extension of 20 working days is
appropriate in this instance and will therefore aim to respond to you by
18th September.
Kind regards,
Data Protection and Information Rights Team
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
[1][email address]
Post Office Limited is committed to protecting your privacy, information
about how we do this can be found on our website at
www.postoffice.co.uk/privacy
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Dear Phillip Green,
We are writing in respect of your information request, FOI2024/01061. At
present, our view is that your request falls within the scope of the
qualified exemption at section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act ("
FOIA"), relating to commercially sensitive information.
As permitted by section 10 of the FOIA, Post Office Limited (" Post
Office") requires further time to consider the public interest test in
relation to this exemption. An extension is permitted until such time as
is reasonable in the circumstances. Having considered the FOIA Code of
Practice, Post Office considers that an extension of a further 20 working
days is appropriate in this instance and will therefore aim to respond to
you by 16th October.
Kind regards,
Data Protection and Information Rights Team
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
[1][email address]
Post Office Limited is committed to protecting your privacy, information
about how we do this can be found on our website at
www.postoffice.co.uk/privacy
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email%20address]
Dear Phillip Green,
We are writing in respect of your information request, FOI2024/01061. At
present, our view is that your request falls within the scope of the
qualified exemption at section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act ("
FOIA"), relating to commercial interests.
As permitted by section 10 of the FOIA, Post Office Limited (" Post
Office") requires further time to consider the public interest test in
relation to this exemption. An extension is permitted until such time as
is reasonable in the circumstances. Having considered the FOIA Code of
Practice, Post Office considers that an extension of 20 working days is
appropriate in this instance and will therefore aim to respond to you by
13th November.
Kind regards,
Data Protection and Information Rights Team
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
[1][email address]
Post Office Limited is committed to protecting your privacy, information
about how we do this can be found on our website at
www.postoffice.co.uk/privacy
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email%20address]
Dear Phillip Green,
We are writing in respect of your information request, FOI2024/01061. At
present, our view is that your request falls within the scope of the
qualified exemption at section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act ("
FOIA"), relating to commercial sensitivity.
As permitted by section 10 of the FOIA, Post Office Limited (" Post
Office") requires further time to consider the public interest test in
relation to this exemption. An extension is permitted until such time as
is reasonable in the circumstances. Having considered the FOIA Code of
Practice, Post Office considers that an extension of 20 working days is
appropriate in this instance and will therefore aim to respond to you by
12th December. Although we hope to get a response to you much sooner.
Kind regards,
Data Protection and Information Rights Team
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
[1][email address]
Post Office Limited is committed to protecting your privacy, information
about how we do this can be found on our website at
www.postoffice.co.uk/privacy
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email%20address]
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john o'sullivan left an annotation ()
with a few subtle alterations you might want to ask the DBT or UKGI what criteria they demand of the Post Office for branch locations?