Stamp of Approval for Greenock Postmaster

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has congratulated a Greenock postmaster for landing a £25,000 grant from the Scottish Government through the Post Office Diversification Fund.

The fund will help launch new business activities which are built around post offices, given their vital role in supporting communities and local economies. Examples of diversification schemes approved include setting up an internet café and selling local produce.

Mr. McMillan said;

“The Bow Road post office in Greenock is the first in Inverclyde to receive this funding and I hope the story inspires other post offices in the West of Scotland to branch out too.

“The fund itself provides a fantastic opportunity to Scottish post offices to increase their important function which is already at the heart of many communities in the West of Scotland.

“This initiative builds on the Scottish Government’s comprehensive support for small firms in Scotland. Through measures such as the Small Business Bonus Scheme, we have seen small firms supported, including the local post office network, enabling them to go from strength to strength and play their part in building strong and sustainable economic growth.”