Where have Wirral postmen gone?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Letter:

WHAT has happened to Hoylake Royal Mail?

We had a postman for ages, possibly years. He knew us, we knew him. He knew where to leave bulky mail, etc, etc.

Suddenly he and many others were moved to different rounds. We had two or even three different men in a week who did not know the round, so the post got later and later.

Around this time there were a lot of expensive looking new bikes!

The other week we even had one man deliver at the bottom of our cul-de-sac and later a different one at the top.

Then the 'golf-like' trolleys appear. The bikes have gone (health and safety I believe!). The post gets later and later.

Postmen used to start early and finish early. Fair enough.

I believe they are now being made to start later and later. Forget morning delivery. It’s gone.

Postal service. They don’t know the meaning of the word.

[POSTMAN]

He knew where to leave bulky mail, etc, etc.

Probably been sacked mate.

[Straight4ward]

He knew where to leave bulky mail, etc, etc.

Probably been sacked mate.

Yeah, probably not a career move to try shoving a packet up the DOM's arse.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Wirral postmen haven't gone anywhere

http://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/yoursay/wi ... _anywhere/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I AM writing in response to a recent letter you published from M Shepherd, entitled 'Where has the postman gone?' (Globe mailbox, Wednesday, September 14).

Royal Mail is currently undertaking one of the largest transformations in UK industry.

We are introducing new and innovative practices to our collection, processing and delivery operations across the UK, including at Hoylake Delivery Office. Changes to local delivery practices are part of Royal Mail's investment to modernise the business.

With mail volumes declining, we need to organise our delivery routes to be as efficient as possible.

We must also invest in new equipment to carry the increasing number of larger items we are delivering.

We are proud of the high regard in which our postmen and women are held in their communities.

These changes may mean a different postman or woman from your local office will deliver to you.

However, I am confident all of my local team will provide the reliable, friendly service you have come to expect from us over many years.

I have noted your reader's comments regarding the time of delivery.

I should explain that within the specified terms of our operating licence, we are obliged to provide customers with at least one delivery each working day.

Although the licence does not specify a time for delivery of ordinary post, we generally aim to complete deliveries by 3pm in urban areas and 4pm in rural areas.

There are a number of options available to anyone wishing to receive their mail within a specified time.

These include our free call and collect service and also our timed deliveries.

Timothy Weare, Hoylake delivery office manager, Heulyn.

[Pinky 1]

Do you know, that reply has been copied and pasted so many times i'm surprised it aint worn out

[boogyman]

Do you know, that reply has been copied and pasted so many times i'm surprised it aint worn out

nothing in their i see about posties working to their allocated time and that some customers won't get their mail because postie as taken back.

[fishtank]

Do you know, that reply has been copied and pasted so many times i'm surprised it aint worn out

Well spotted Pinky....at least he mixed it around a little unlike these clowns.

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[Pinky 1]

Do you know, that reply has been copied and pasted so many times i'm surprised it aint worn out

Well spotted Pinky....at least he mixed it around a little unlike these clowns.

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... rs#p402624" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very good
C'mon 'Royal Mail Spokeperson', show a little initiative here. Can you not reply to a newspaper letter without quoting Royal Mail chapter and verse, and maybe give your own opinion ? Are you not allowed to, or are you not capable ?
On second thoughts i may have answered that myself

[Stormproof]

Timothy Weare, Hoylake delivery office manager, Heulyn.