Access to banking services is essential for everyone across the country, and especially in rural areas such as Sussex Weald.
In light of many banks deciding to close their local branches, it is important that those who are unable to access online banking retain the opportunity to access face-to-face assistance.
I am pleased that Hailsham was the first location in East Sussex to have secured a banking hub, which is a much welcome and well used facility.
However, I appreciate that not all residents can travel to access the Hailsham Hub and I am keen to ensure that other towns and villages have the opportunity to benefit from a banking hub within their community.
I have received correspondence from many local residents concerned about opportunities for in-person consultations and access to financial services including cash deposits and cash withdrawals. I am therefore inviting local residents to share their views on access to banking services across the constituency, so I can be better informed when making representations to Link and Cash Access UK who administer the delivery of these facilities.
Please spare a moment to let me know your views via the short survey below.