00:00Solihull's council leader says work is underway to help find a new town centre post office
00:06after TG Jones confirmed its Mel Square store will close in July.
00:10The shop, which includes a post office branch and Toys R Us, is due to shut on July 11th.
00:16Residents would then have to use the nearest branch at Elmdon Heath, just over a mile away.
00:22Councillor Karen Grinsall says the council is exploring suitable premises and supporting
00:27possible franchise applications.
00:29The post office says it has advertised the vacancy and would welcome interest from retailers
00:34willing to host a replacement branch in Solihull town centre, keeping services available closer
00:41to local residents and businesses.
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