Derbyshire Dales District Council held a meeting of Bakewell Banking Hub stakeholders on Friday 12 July.
The meeting was attended by John Whitby MP and stakeholders agreed to collaborate in the preparation of a ‘business case’ to enable Mr Whitby to progress discussions with the government minister. It was proposed that Bakewell Town Council co-ordinate activity.
Paul Wilson, Derbyshire Dales District Council Chief Executive said
“The meeting on Friday was very positive with a wide range of stakeholders contributing their views on the need for a Banking Hub in Bakewell. We are delighted that progress is being made.”
The District Council expressed a wish to secure a banking hub in Bakewell, following the closure of the Natwest Bank branch in the town in February of this year.
The meeting of stakeholders was attended by Town, District and County Councillors, MP John Whitby, the Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire Age UK, Citizens Advice Bureau, East Midlands Chamber, Rural Action Derbyshire, Bagshaws Auctioneers and the National Farmers’ Union.
