CAMPAIGNERS, backed by their MP, are continuing to campaign to save a borough bank set to close later this year.

East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe joined local campaigners on Friday, 30 June to receive a petition against the closure of Lloyds Bank in Corringham, the last bank in Corringham.

The bank is due to close on 21 August 2023. Campaigners against the bank's closure have collected more than 1,675 signatures and they are urging Lloyds to consider the impact on businesses, traders and, particularly, the elderly who disproportionately rely on in-person banking services.

The closure of Lloyds follows the closure of Barclays last year, as well as the current closure of Corringham's only Post Office.

Stephen Metcalfe with campaigners and residents in Corringham.

Mr Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, received the petition and reaffirmed his commitment to finding a solution for the local area.

He said: "I think that it is a perfectly reasonable demand that a local community has the ability to access in-person postal and banking services.

"I agree with the local petitioners that the withdrawal of these services often impacts the elderly and vulnerable the most.

"We must find a solution – I will, therefore, be meeting Lloyds again later this month to present the petition and ask them to reconsider their decision."