Barclays Bank Closure

By now most people in Steyning will be aware that our last bank, Barclays, will be closing in March - just a few weeks away.

Since hearing the news in early December, Steyning Parish Council together with their colleagues the Business Chamber, the Community Partnership and West Sussex County Councillor, David Barling, have been in constant discussion with Barclays regarding suggested ways to alleviate the problems this closure will bring to our district.

The loss of the only external ATM is a major concern and the Group asked if the bank would consider re-siting this to another part of Steyning and thereafter continue to offer to service and maintain the unit.

Barclays have been extremely receptive to this proposal and talks/plans are moving forward in a positive way. For business customers who have to pay in large amounts of cash, Barclays has told us they have a ‘Barclays Collect’ service that will collect deposits straight from their door.

Personal and business customers can also use the Post Office to undertake transactions over the counter. This service includes obtaining a balance, withdrawing and depositing cash or paying in cheques.

Although not being able to alter the decision to close the Steyning branch, Barclays have been extremely co-operative, and community minded within all these discussions.

Once more detailed and confirmed outcomes are available, they will be further reported.