Councillors To Meet Bank Bosses To Call For Re-Think Over Branch Closure
Written by HFM News on 2nd July 2021
Councillors are to meet bank bosses to call for a re-think on the closure of the Halifax in Market Harborough.
It was announced last week the branch on The Square will shut later this year, along with a number of others across the country.
The decision by Lloyds Banking Group was blamed on more people doing their banking on-line, although it’s claimed a number customers still rely on the branch for face-to-face banking.
District councillors who represent the town will hold the virtual talks next Friday, after the meeting was secured by Cllr Phil Knowles.
He said: ”The closure has an impact on the wider community in so many ways and so I am very pleased that the ‘Halifax Bosses’ are happy to meet with us.
“I have secured their agreement to the invitation being extended to the 9 District Councillors who represent the Market Harborough Town area.
“Although I appreciate not all nine will be able to attend, I know that they will be keen to understand why the ‘Halifax’ are looking at the closure and if there is any wriggle room for a rethink.”
Halifax in Market Harborough
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