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Jun 2020
Knaresborough's only bank to remain open for time being
The last remaining bank in Knaresborough, Halifax, was expected to close on 13 May but will now stay open if it attracts enough customers.
The initial decision to close the Halifax was made due to a 10% reduction in customer counter transactions from 2019. It sparked real concern in the town and a campaign was launched to stop the closure.
However following the pandemic the bank remained open to support local customers. Halifax has told The Stray Ferret that they plan to keep the branch open during the pandemic but will continue to review its position in the future.
A spokesperson for Halifax said:
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This decision will come as a relief to local residents as the closure of the Halifax bank would have left the town with no banks and only three cash machines within the town.
The Knaresborough Chamber of Trade were pleased to hear of this development. Its president Steve Teggin said:
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