A Post Office is set to be refurbished this month as part of a national investment drive.

The new Hale End Post Office will launch at 1pm on February 22 in Hale End Road, Highams Park.

The branch will be open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Keith Long, area manager, said: “We are confident that this vibrant new-style Post Office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.

“This modernisation is part of a major investment programme, the largest in the history of the Post Office and will secure services for the future.

“The investment marks a commitment to no more branch closures programme.”