“It’s disappointing and extremely concerning that Barclays have announced that both their Southwold and Woodbridge banks are to close. Physical branches are especially important for the elderly and most vulnerable and are also critical for our many small businesses. I will be meeting senior representatives soon to question their decision and to identify what alternative services they are planning on offering customers.
I’m thankful to Lloyds for already providing a mobile service in Southwold as well as their full branch in Woodbridge. I will also now be applying for a Banking Hub for both Southwold and Halesworth, where there is also a lack of service. The hubs, operated by the Post Office, provide face-to-face access to cash and other services whoever you bank with - and run successfully in other parts of the country.”
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