Lloyds to close several branches across Yorkshire

Lloyds Bank is set to close 49 branches across the country, which will see several Yorkshire branches close their doors.

The decision will lead to the closure of LLoyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches across the country and see a total of 99 people made redundant.

In Yorkshire, the Halifax in Guiseley is to close and Llloyds branches in Banner Cross and Broomhill in Sheffield, Ripon and Hornsea will be cut as part of the latest wave of bank cuts.

The Lloyds group blamed the closures on more people using online banking.

The Unite union has warned the bank that the ongoing bank branch closure program is undermining their vision for growth and leaves more local communities without access to valued local banking.

Rob MacGregor, Unite national officer, said: “Lloyds Banking Group needs to halt this unnecessary bank branch closure program. Local communities are making it clear that the closure of their local branch excludes customers who cannot use digital means to conduct their financial transactions.

“Having returned to profitability LBG needs to stop ignoring its corporate social responsibilities. Just over six months ago the bank announced the closure of 100 branches and today another 49 branches. The news today will not be welcomed by staff or the customers left with no access to local banking.”