THE closure of the last bank in Pershore has led to the official opening of a new temporary banking hub in the town. 

Lloyds announced plans to close its Pershore branch in July 2023 and has since kept the chain open until the town opens a new banking hub. 

However, accommodation for the new permanent banking hub has not been secured, so a temporary hub has been set up at Pershore Library on Church Street.

What is a banking hub?

The banking hub is part of a national scheme to extend banking services to communities affected by high-street bank closures.

It aims to find a new way to provide shared services with access to your everyday banking services as well as representatives from major banks visiting one day per week for your banking needs.

A spokesperson for Pershore Town Council said: "Unfortunately, whilst there are a lot of promising conversations happening, accommodation for the new permanent banking hub has not been secured as yet, which means a new temporary banking hub will be situated in Pershore until it is.

"The temporary banking hub will open on Thursday, April 18, in Pershore Library between 10.30pm and 4.30pm.

"You will need to enter through the main doors and the hub will be set up in the rooms immediately on your left.

"The hub will be open from Monday to Friday.

"If you have any questions, please feel free to pop into the Town Hall, call 01386 561561, or email admin@pershore-tc.gov.uk."

Which day will my bank be at the Pershore banking hub?

  • Monday - NatWest
  • Tuesday - Lloyds
  • Wednesday - HSBC
  • Thursday - Barclays
  • Friday - Santander

Previously, MP Harriett Baldwin said: "I am confident that the temporary solution will open shortly, and I am grateful to the Pershore Town Council, who have been fully supportive of this work and have agreed to locate it in the library.

"The permanent provision still needs some effort to get the details agreed upon, but I’ve been able to keep a firm hand on this as the right plan is developed and connects people to ensure that all the right parties are talking to each other.

"Banking hubs are very convenient as most major banks can be accessed in one place and I am confident that this temporary plan will lead to a good permanent location."