Ballasalla’s Post Office will close for the final time today after a request from the sub postmaster.

Sub postmaster Rob Knighton, who announced his resignation in September, had agreed an extension to his contractual notice period until the April 9.

However, due to personal circumstances, Mr Knighton sought approval from Isle of Man Post Office to step down from the role earlier than planned.

A spokesman for the Post Office said: ’Social Security Division benefit and pension recipients collecting from Ballasalla were contacted on February 13 to change their method of collection.

’However, SSD of Treasury are aware of the sub postmasters’ decision to close early, and have asked that any MiCard recipients with concerns contact them on any of the following telephone numbers: 685131, 685098 or 685092.

’For anyone who may have an item to collect from Ballasalla Post Office, please be assured that redelivery of these will be attempted and failing a successful redelivery, they will be available for collection at S&S Motors in Castletown going forward.

’IOMPO would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Knighton and his family for almost 17 years of dedicated service as a sub postmaster, and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.’

The Post Office also apologised to customers for the sudden closure, which was only announced late on Friday evening.