The Post Office housed in Tesco Express in Heybridge, which closed in March, will reopen on Tuesday.

Director of Bentalls Shopping Centre Nicholas Mann, said the Post Office would be a standalone operation while plans for the future new Post Office and operators are assessed.

He said: "We are very pleased we have been able to get the Post Office reopened so quickly and this is down to all parties having pulled together to bring this about.

"Additionally, Heybridge Parish Council has been highly supportive and we are thankful for their assistance.

"The Post Office is a vital part of our local community and it was undoubtedly missed by a large number of local residents and businesses who had to find an alternative."