THE Lloyds bank branches in both Blandford and Dorchester are set to close later this year.
Lloyds Banking Group, which also includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland, announced plans to shut 136 more high street branches across the UK as part of cost-cutting measures.
The Lloyds branch in the Market Place in Blandford is set to close on November 10, while the branch on South Street in Dorchester is set to close on June 19.
A spokesperson for Lloyds Banking Group said the move comes as more people have transitioned to doing their banking online.
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “Over 20 million customers are using our apps for on-demand access to their money and customers have more choice and flexibility than ever for their day-to-day banking.
“Alongside our apps, customers can also use telephone banking, visit a community banker, or use any Halifax, Lloyds or Bank of Scotland branch, giving access to many more branches. Customers can also do their everyday banking at over 11,000 branches of the Post Office or in a banking hub.”
All staff at the affected branches will be offered a role at another branch or in another part of their business, according to Lloyds.
Ooh Bugger ! That is the only proper Bank that we have left in Blanford !
I think this is utterly rediculus. The blandford branch is the only remaining bank in blandford and is well used by many especially old people. What do Lloyds think they are doing they are putting the owners on the post office on blandford who are already stretched and the queues are so long sometimes. It’s a disgrace all in the name of cutting costs. It’s such a shame that the banks can’t see the disruption they cause to people and businesses.
This will leave Blandford without a bank.
I have been a customer at the Blandford branch for 40 years this is disgraceful the last bank in Blandford staff have always been fantastic. Sad news
I’ll be leaving Lloyds in November then- how can they justify closing Blandford branch when so many people use it daily? Nationwide will get my business as they understand that people like to interact with actual humans.
Unbelievable – the reason so many people bank online is because they were pushed into it by their local branch closing.
Where’s the choice for loyal customers?
I hope the Lloyds building in Blandford isn’t left to rot like the Barclays next door
Both my parents are registered blind and have NO public transport in their area. There is a community mini bus to Dorchester once a week, which they use. Lloyds staff have a good rapport with them and understand their needs. They are unable to use internet/telephone banking! Life will now be even more challenging for them with the closure of the bank.