The Nottingham building society says it will close 17 of its branches this year.
The society said 17 branches including Leicester, Matlock and Skegness would close before the end of the year.
Kathryn Kitson Kitson, head of branch network at The Nottingham says that the Covid pandemic has led to customers not returning to these branches.
She said:
“Therefore, we’ve made the hugely difficult decision to close 17 branches in locations where the level of activity in the branch has reached a point where it is no longer sustainable,” she said.
“We appreciate this is disappointing news for both the members who use one of the affected branches, and our colleagues who work there.
“However, we have been thorough and considered when making decisions on which branches to close, trying to ensure there are options in place for more vulnerable members and also taking into account the impact on the communities our branches serve.”
Other locations affected by the closures are: Ashbourne, Bourne, Crystal Peaks, Fakenham, March, Melton Mowbray, Rothley, Scunthorpe, Spalding, Stamford, Stapleford, Thetford, Wigston and Wollaton.
The closures will reduce the society’s branches from 48 to 31.
