We’ve made the difficult decision to close the Post Office.

Like other branches and small businesses, we’ve found trade really challenging recently – foreign currency can be paid for on card, services like passports, pensions and car taxes are mostly done online now, even post has been replaced with couriers. 

And for several years now, the Post Office has been costing us more to run than we are making. We have considered alternatives – other Post Offices have been able to remain open as their broadband service has performed well for example. But this is not an option for us. And it’s no longer viable for us to operate at a loss without it having an impact on the other essential services that the SU runs.

We will remain open until Wednesday 21st June to bring business to a close and it would of course be lovely to see you before then.

The next nearest Post Office branches* are:

2 Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB

Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 1.30pm – 6pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Wivenhoe Cross, 40 The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9QL

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm

View on a map and find out more about the services they offer here.

*Please check online for services available at each branch.

FAQs

1.How come other Post Offices are able to stay open?

We did look at all available options to try and keep the Post Office open. Other Post offices have been able to stay open by still offering commission based products like broadband, but this isn’t a product that has any relevance to most students or our staff so isn’t an option for us.

2. When is the Post Office closing?

The Post Office is closing on Wednesday 21st June.

3. Why is the Post Office closing?

Like other branches and small businesses, we’ve found trade really challenging recently – foreign currency can be paid for on card, services like passports, pensions and car taxes are mostly done online now, even post has been replaced with couriers. 

And for several years now, the Post Office has been costing us more to run than we are making and it’s no longer viable for us to operate at a loss without it having an impact on the other essential services that the SU runs.

4. Where is the nearest Post Office?

The next nearest Post Office branches* are:

2 Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB

Open Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 1.30pm – 6pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Wivenhoe Cross, 40 The Cross, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9QL

Open Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-1pm

View on a map and find out more about the services they offer here.

*Please check online for services available at each branch.

5. Can I still post letters on campus?

Yes - the post box on square 4 will remain open for you to use for any pre-stamped letters etc.

6. Will there be anywhere on campus for me to send a parcel?

Essex SU is looking at alternative ways for you to send parcels on-campus, such as lockers etc. We will let you know as soon as we have confirmed this.