Report by Stephen Collier for Pulman's Weekly News
Crewkerne residents now have easier access to vital financial services with the launch of a new banking hub, which officially opened this week in the Town Hall. The hub, set up by Cash Access UK, was opened with the support of Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil and South Somerset, who attended the launch ceremony.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to protect access to cash across the country. The hub was recommended by LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, following a community request submitted by Adam Dance MP, who has long championed the return of in-person banking in the area.
Located just 15 minutes from Chard and Ilminster, the temporary hub at Crewkerne Town Hall is open to customers of all major banks, Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm. It offers a range of everyday services including cash withdrawals, deposits, balance checks and bill payments.
In addition to standard banking transactions, the hub provides a communit…
