Guardian Story About Banking In Sandbach Could Be Reflected In Thurso And Wick

21st January 2023

A story in the Guardian this week highlights the issues of decline in banking services in a local town. The story looks at Sandbach in Cheshire. It is stark reminder of what is happening to towns all over UK and Thurso and Wick are certainly reflecting what is shown in this narrative

The closure of bank branches leading to a drop in footfall in the town centre.

The lack of access to cash for small businesses.

The problems for older people not connected to internet banking.

Read the Guardian article It will affect all of us - how bank closures have hit one UK town.
It will affect all of us - how bank closures have hit one UK town

Maybe we should all use cash more often as cash is under threat for all uses and banks would like to get rid of it for a number of reasons. If you think it cant happen just think about the disappearing phone boxes in the last few years.