EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe has met with representatives of Lloyds Bank in the continuing bid to keep Corringham's Lloyds Bank branch open.

Mr Metcalfe met with local campaigners on 30 June and received their petition against the closure of Corringham last bank branch and following that asked the Deputy Prime Minister, at Prime Minister's Questions on 5 July, what more the Government could do to maintain in-person banking services and to support town centres.

Following this, Mr Metcalfe organised a meeting with Lloyds Bank to hand over the petition, which took place in Parliament.

At the meeting, Lloyds Bank confirmed that the Corringham branch closure had been delayed until next year – acknowledging the problems caused by the closure of Corringham's Post Office.

They also agreed to formally respond to the petition. While Mr metcalfe awaits a response, he will contact LINK to explore other banking options such as a Banking Hub.

Mr Metcalfe added: "Over 1,675 people signed the petition against the closure of Corringham Town's last bank branch – that's enormous.

"I am glad that Lloyds Bank recognises the problems caused by the closure of Corringham's Post Office and is pushing back the Corringham branch closure. I will continue to look for solutions."

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