A Post Office is due to start operating at a convenience store in Attleborough's High Street today following a controversial move from the nearby post office building.
A Subway takeaway will also be at the premises, which has been re-branded as a One Stop, taking over from a Londis.
A Post Office spokesman said: 'The new shop is currently having major internal work done, including extending into the back storage areas to increase the floor space.
'As well as a Post Office, there will also be a new Subway sandwich section.'
But last month, the town council criticised the Post Office because of concerns over a lack of transparency over the move, insufficient public consultation and the lack of a parcel pick-up service at the new counter.
Postal services at the store will be provided from three counters – two fully screened ones and a Post Office service point by the retail counter.
The two main counters will be open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm.
The service point will be open Monday to Sunday, 5am to 10pm.
It will mean there is an extra 68 hours a week of Post Office services.
The One Stop will have a greater range of groceries than the previous Londis and promises to have lower prices, while retaining a range of stationery and greetings cards.
The counter will start operating at 1pm, and an official opening will take place on Saturday at midday.
There will be a face painter, magician, charity raffle and sampling of Subway sandwiches at the weekend event. The Londis branch had been operating at the site for 14 years.
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