Jane Stevenson, MP for Wolverhampton North East, is urging Barclays to keep its branch on Wednesfield High Street open.
The bank has announced that it plans to shut the branch on Friday 12th June, and it is sending letters to all of the branch’s customers to notify them.
However, Jane has requested an urgent meeting with senior representatives of Barclays Bank, to urge them to reconsider the decision as she fears the impact it will have on elderly and vulnerable people in Wednesfield.
The closure of the branch would mean that the closest Barclays branches to Wednesfield would be Queen Square, 2.3 miles away, and Lichfield Street in Bilston, 2.7 miles away.
Jane said: “Whilst banking has changed significantly over the years, there are still many people in Wolverhampton North East who rely on their local bank branches to conduct their everyday banking needs.
“This decision by Barclays will have a negative impact on elderly and vulnerable residents in Wednesfield, and that’s why I am seeking an urgent meeting with Barclays to urge them to keep the branch open.
“Local services such as these are vital to the community, so I very much hope that Barclays will reconsider its decision.”
