Local Assembly Member Paul Davies has expressed his disappointment at the news that Lloyds Banking Group are set to close three branches across Pembrokeshire, of the forty nine branches earmarked for closure across the UK.

Mr Davies said: “I’m very disappointed and frustrated that Lloyds Bank have decided to close three branches in Preseli Pembrokeshire, which I believe is wholly disproportionate to the number of nationwide closures. These banks are a lifeline for many people living in and around those communities and their closure will have a devastating impact on local high streets.”

He added, “These closures will have a significant effect on elderly local residents or those with mobility issues, who will now have to travel further to make simple financial transactions. Whilst I understand that more and more activity now takes place online, for many local people, access to a decent broadband service is a major barrier. Therefore, in light of the social and economic impacts that these closures will have on communities in Pembrokeshire, I have tabled an urgent question to the Welsh Government, to discuss the impact of these closures further.”