- Barclays launches its Barclays Local service replacing the branch at Brentwood.
- Colleagues on hand to offer financial support and education for customers.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30-12:30 and 13:00 to 15:30.
Barclays has officially launched its Barclays Local site in Brentwood Library, following the closure of its High Street branch earlier this year.
Alex Burghart MP was on hand to cut the ribbon at the formal opening, having met representatives from Barclays, Brentwood Library and Essex County Council who have worked together to provide a space for Barclays customers to get face to face support. Barclays staff are on hand every day of the week to offer financial support and education for customers, without the need to travel to a branch.
A Barclays Spokesperson said: “We’re pleased to open a Barclays Local here in Brentwood, working with The Library to offer a new, more flexible way for our colleagues to continue to support customers with their banking needs. Barclays is committed to deploying a range of more flexible ways that customers can physically interact with the bank. The bank has opened over 400 Barclays Locals around the country in community locations such as town halls and community centres, where customers can make appointments or walk in to talk to our colleagues. Customers are also supported by a fleet of Barclays vans which travel to more remote areas."
Dr Alex Burghart, MP for Brentwood and Ongar, said: “"I am really pleased to see all this coming together. The Barclays Local offers a friendly space in the library for customers to discuss their banking and financial needs, and there has been an increase in people using the Library too. This is a great collaboration which benefits all involved."
Councillor Mark Durham, Cabinet Member for The Arts, Heritage and Culture at Essex County Council, said: “While modern online banking is amazing, we must not neglect those less familiar with the technology required to access it, or those who just prefer face-to-face support. I am therefore pleased Barclays has decided to open a Barclays Local in Brentwood Library. This is a fantastic space where local residents can now manage their money and access financial support without needing to travel to a branch.”
Customers visiting the Barclays Local will be able to access a range of in-person support such as help with digital banking, financial reviews, balance checks, transfers and bill payments. As the Barclays Local site is a cashless site, everyday banking transactions will need to be completed at the local Post Office.
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Notes to Editors
- The Barclays Local is located at The Library, Library House, New Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BP. Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9:30-12:30 and 13:00 to 15:30.
- To find your nearest Barclays Local and book an appointment visit https://events.uk.barclays/local/
Pictured with Alex Burghart MP: Andiola Basho, Juliet Pirez and Clive Armitage from Essex Library Service, Ian Lovelock, Stacy Evans and Beth McGauley from Barclays and the Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Libraries, Cllr Mark Durham.
