A Lloyds branch in Arnold has been earmarked for closure as the banking giant announces yet another wave of cuts to its high‑street network.
Lloyds Banking Group confirmed 79 more branches will disappear over the next year — 31 Lloyds sites and 48 Halifax branches — leaving the group with just 531 across the UK if all closures go ahead.
The Arnold branch at 76, Front Street is among those set to go, prompting Gedling MP Michael Payne to launch a petition in a bid to save it.
The politician has also written directly to the Chief Executive of Lloyds demanding an urgent meeting.
Payne said he was “deeply disappointed” by the decision, warning the move would leave a “significant gap” in local banking services and hit residents who rely on face‑to‑face support.
He said the pace of closures risks leaving elderly and vulnerable customers behind, adding: “The closure of this branch will reduce access to essential financial services, increase isolation for vulnerable residents, and undermine the vitality of the local high street.”
The MP accused Lloyds of abandoning its commitment to community banking, urging the group to rethink the decision: “Stand with me in supporting our local bank branches by signing this petition. Together, let’s show Lloyds the vital role they play in Arnold.”
Lloyds defended the cuts, insisting customers still have “more choice and convenience than ever”, pointing to its apps, 24/7 messaging, Post Office services and Community Bankers.
The petition can be signed here: https://www.change.org/p/save-the-lloyds-bank-on-front-street-in-arnold?recruiter=1419056998&recruited_by_id=11626c20-64e4-11f1-82b8-a1d7c39e2adc&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=1bb75950757e4f4daee654df6932e436&utm_medium=copylink&share_id=Dp65NNWDys
