Liberal Democrat councillors in Muswell Hill are asking HSBC to think again over plans to close the bank’s popular local branch in Priory Road, at the foot of Muswell Hill.

The closure, which is planned for the end of February will not cause any job losses but local Lib Dem councillors feel it will cause huge inconvenience to many local residents and threaten the viability of local shops and businesses.

Cllr Ross Laird, Leader of the Opposition and local councillor, comments:

“It is very sad that HSBC wants to shut the branch. This will have a detrimental effect on local shops and businesses and will hit the aged and disabled worst as they will now have to travel up to Muswell Hill or Wood Green instead.

“The surrounding area has a large number of elderly residents who appreciate the range of facilities on their doorstep. I am working with local businesses and residents to see if we can persuade the bank to think again, or at least maintain a cash-point facility in the area.”