PETITION LAUNCHED AGAINST BRIGG BANK CLOSURE PLAN

A petition has been organised against plans by the NatWest Bank to close its Brigg branch for good from June this year, affecting members of the public, businesses and community groups.
Brigg's Coun Mike Campion and a councillor from Broughton will be outside the Market Place branch tomorrow (Thursday, January 24) - market day - as customers go in and out of the building.



 

Coun Mike Campion in Brigg Market Place.

The facility serves the banking needs of customers from a wide area, not just Brigg.
NatWest's closure plan was mentioned during Brigg Town Council's January meeting, held in the Angel Suite on Monday evening.
Coun Rob Waltham, who is the leader of North Lincolnshire Council as well as being a member of the town authority, said he was in touch with NatWest.
Among options for the future being considered by the bank was providing a "community banker"** to be available to customers at a location in Brigg.
Coun Waltham suggested that North Lincolnshire Council would consider making a building available for this purpose.
Brigg & Goole MP Andrew Percy has also met with bosses from the bank to discuss the issue. Follow this link to find out more...
At an earlier meeting, Brigg Town councillors  criticised  NatWest's closure plans.
It is claimed that only 80 customers a week now visit the Brigg branch, as more and more people switch to online banking.
** Community bankers visit local venues to help educate customers on being financially fit, training them on the different ways to bank in the so-called digital world and advising how they can protect themselves against fraudsters.
On its website, NatWest says: "We are committed to ensuring our customers and communities are able to continue accessing quality banking services. Our new Community Banker provides customers with personal assistance and support to access our non-cash services, as well as help with achieving their financial plans and goals in local communities – replicating many of the services available in our branches.
"Our Community Bankers will get to know the local communities, engage with local groups and provide training and education on issues such as fraud and scams protection in the local area."
Customers are advised to contact their local branch to find out more.
Follow this link to NatWest information about "ways to bank"...
Brigg's HSBC branch, also in the Market Place, closed its doors for the final time in June 2017. Read more through this link...