Oliver Dowden meets Barclays staff following Bushey bank closure

This is despite the MP for Hertsmere, Oliver Dowden, meeting with bank bosses.

Barclays announced at the end of last month that it was closing its branch in Bushey on August 10 this year.

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It prompted Mr Dowden to urge the bank to reconsider its decision, which the company says is down to a decrease in customers using the branch.

Last week, Mr Dowden met Barclays' community banking director Kim Mezoui as well as Lisa Webb, head of corporate relations but there appeared to be no u-turn.

Speaking after the meeting, the MP said: "The announcement that Barclays are closing their Bushey branch is a blow for the village and will hit vulnerable and elderly residents who rely on its services.

"That’s why I oppose this decision and why it was important for me to meet directly with officials from Barclays and push them on what is being done to support residents.

"However, I secured commitments from the bank in the event of closure that they will be offering extensive, one to one support to everyone affected and guiding them on how to use the alternative facilities that are available. They have also offered to continue to provide a temporary presence in the village while people adjust.

"It does not make up for the loss of the branch but I hope this will provide some comfort to people affected and I will continue to push Barclays to make sure that it is delivered."