MELROSE post office has finally found a new home.

The town's postmaster, John Collins, was hoping to retire at the end of last year.

But plans to relocate the provision to Abbey Mill in Annay Road were abandoned earlier this year following objections from the local community.

Now it has been confirmed the post office will move into the Masons of Melrose bookshop in Market Square.

The move will see the branch open from 9.30am until 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

A six-week public consultation has been launched by post office bosses to gauge public opinion.

Clive Semple, post office area network change manager said: “We are making it easier for customers to get their cash, send and collect their mail and do their banking because we know how important these services are to local residents.

"We are confident that this vibrant new-style post office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs."

During the public consultation, the company will welcome feedback on any issues customers would like considered before the move.

The consultation will close on October, 4.

People can share their views at http://postofficeviews.co.uk with the branch code 113830.