Lloyds announces branch in Carlton among dozens of banks to close

The Lloyds bank in Carlton is among more than a dozen set to close across Great Britain. The branch in Carlton Hill will shut on July 26, with more and more people typically choosing to bank online rather than in person.

In a statement on Facebook, Councillor Michael Payne, deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, wrote: "Yet another bank branch closure in Gedling borough. How on earth do these multi-billion-pound banking groups expect those without online access, or who are socially isolated and vulnerable, to continue banking without access to local banks?"

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax as well as Lloyds, had already announced 40 closures back in January. It said 18 Halifax sites and 22 Lloyds locations would be shut between April and June this year, reports Coventry Live, with the Beeston Lloyds bank due to shut in May.

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In another blow to the high street, bosses have since announced the closure of a further 26 Lloyds banks and nine more Halifax branches.

The group has said it will be introducing six 'community bankers' to provide banking support. Lloyds Banking Group has also said no jobs will be lost as a result of the closures.

A spokesperson said: "Our customers are increasingly using digital channels to manage their money – we now have over 20 million regular digital users so it’s important we continue to develop the online services our customers want to use. Our branches will continue to be an option for our customers, alongside our telephone services, mobile app and online bank.

"All of the branch locations announced for closure have a Post Office and at least one free to use ATM nearby. As with all proposed closures, these plans have been through LINK’s independent cash-access assessment, where a number of enhancements have been recommended.

"All colleagues who work at these branches will move to a role at another branch or in another part of our business, there are no job losses as a result of these changes. All closures have been made in line with the Access to Banking Standard and FCA guidance."

It comes as Natwest also announced 40 branches will shut across the country, while the Bank of Scotland will close four of its branches and the Royal Bank of Scotland two.

As reported by the Mirror, the latest 81 branches set to close - and their closure dates - are as follows:

Natwest:

1. Ashton-in-Makerfield - June 27
2. Rothwell - June 28
3. Tilehurst - June 28
4. Bletchley - June 29
5. Bristol - July 4
6. Croydon - July 4
7. Deal - July 5
8. London - July 5
9. Romford - July 6
10. Heald Green - July 11
11. Hull - July 11
12. Isleworth - July 12
13. Knowle - July 12
14. London - July 13
15. New Malden - July 13
16. Cardiff - July 18
17. Croydon - July 19
18. Street - July 19
19. Aldridge - July 20
20. Whitley Bay - July 20
21. Dorking - July 25
22. March - July 25
23. Peterborough - July 26
24. Tamworth - July 27
25. Blandford Forum - August 1
26. Wymondham - August 1
27. Knutsford - August 2
28. Runcorn - August 2
29. Stony Stratford - August 3
30. Bournemouth - August 8
31. Westbury on Trym - August 8
32. Brighouse - August 9
33. Fakenham - August 10
34. Ryde - August 10
35. Hertford - August 15
36. Brighton - August 16
37. Christchurch - August 16
38. London - August 17
39. Fulwood - August 17
40. Stratford - November 30

Lloyds

1. Benton - July 17
2. Peterborough - July 17
3. Fulwell - July 20
4. Chapeltown - July 24
5. London - July 25
6. Carlton - July 26
7. Cambridge - July 31
8. Shepton Mallet - July 31
9. Hazel Grove - August 1
10. London - August 1
11. London - August 2
12. Tumble - August 3
13. Eckington - August 9
14. New Mills - August 17
15. Corringham - August 21
16. Wotton-Under-Edge - August 23
17. Downham Market - September 4
18. Shirebrook - September 4
19. Sidmouth - September 5
20. Porthcawl - September 7
21. Withernsea - September 12
22. Wellington - September 13
23. Newcastle upon Tyne - September 14
24. East Horsley - September 18
25. Ystradgynlais - September 19
26. Doncaster - September 20

Halifax:

1. Catford - July 18
2. Bristol - July 19
3. Tadcaster - August 22
4. Denton - August 30
5. Otley - September 5
6. Newton Aycliffe - September 6
7. Porthcawl - September 7
8. Newmarket - September 11
9. Mirfield - September 21

Bank of Scotland:

1. Bearsden - July 25
2. Edinburgh - July 26
3. Pollokshields - July 27
4. Cults - August 14

Royal Bank of Scotland

1. Tranent - July 27
2. Johnstone - August 15

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