After Lloyds Bank announced they would be closing their branch in Broseley next year, Philip Dunne MP has pledged to meet bank executives to oppose the move.
The Lloyd’s branch is the last remaining bank branch in Broseley. The bank has announced the branch will close on 28th March 2017, citing diminishing use from the local community.
Staff were informed of the impending closure last week, and Lloyds intends to redeploy all staff currently working at the Broseley branch to alternative Lloyds’ branches. Lloyds are writing to customers to make them aware of the change.
Some banking services will remain available in the town through the Post Office. Personal banking customers can use the local Post Office to check their balance, withdraw cash and make deposits to their account.
Mr Dunne said: “I deeply regret the decision by Lloyds to close their Broseley branch next year, particularly given it is the last bank branch in town. I am arranging to meet the bank’s regional Director to discuss whether this decision can be overturned.
“The background behind the planned closure is changing bank use, with more people using online services for personal or business banking. Declining need is reducing the rationale for physical branch locations. But while some services are available from the Post Office, elderly and vulnerable people often need cash facilities and face to face banking advice. So I hope Lloyds will look again at this decision and maintain their branch in Broseley, rather than require customers to travel to Bridgnorth or Telford.”
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