BANK MOVE TO CLOSE TOWN BRANCH SLAMMED

Charlotte Barnes, Lib Dem Shropshire Councillor for Bishops Castle has condemned the announcement by Barclays Bank that they are to close their branch in the town.

Charlotte said “Many residents are upset about this unforeseen event especially those that transferred their banking needs from nationwide (which closed last year) to Barclays. This. if it goes ahead, will be another sad loss to the town. In a very rural area like ours it takes a lot of time and energy to either change bank accounts or travel to the nearest branch.

PETITION

“For this reason I will be launching a petition to put pressure on Barclays to review their decision. So I urge local residents to look out for forms and sign the petition to try and save an essential piece of our high street.’

Charlotte hopes to run petition signing sessions on the high street in the very near future.

Residents of Bishops Castle were shocked and dismayed when they received news that their local Barclays Bank would be closing on the 29 June this year.