Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, has given a cautious welcome of the decision from RBS to delay the closure of their Bathgate branch.
RBS announced their intention to close the Bathgate branch effective from 25th September 2024, however, this closure has now been temporarily delayed.
Commenting Fiona said:
“I understand that RBS have notified their Bathgate based customers of their need to remain open beyond their initial proposed closure date of the 25th September 2024. While I welcome this short-term reprieve, I would urge RBS to rethink their decision to eventually close the RBS Bathgate Branch, which I believe will disproportionately impact elderly and more vulnerable customers.
“I have previously written to RBS to urge them to rethink their decision to close the Bathgate branch and my position on the closure has not changed as I appreciate the importance of retaining this branch to provide in-person banking facilities in Bathgate.
“I am again urging RBS to rethink this decision and keep this branch open long-term as it is essential to businesses and residents in Bathgate.”
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