Banking hub finds new home in historic building
A permanent home has been found for a North Lincolnshire market town's banking hub.
The service in Brigg will move to The Buttercross from its temporary location at The Angel.
North Lincolnshire Council said it had worked with Cash Access UK to secure the site, and work was planned to start on it next month.
Council leader Rob Waltham said: "Brigg is a busy, successful market town which serves a much wider rural community. Thousands come into the town to shop, work, visit the markets and use local services, so maintaining access to cash and face-to-face banking here really matters."
He added: "While the major banks have increasingly chosen to withdraw from High Streets, we have been determined to do what we can to protect access to these services for residents and businesses."
The hub will provide access to cash and face-to-face banking services, with representatives from different banks attending on designated days.
The council said the temporary hub would remain open while work on the new site was under way.
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