It was with some amazement that the news came through of the closure of the Natwest Histon branch, to take place on March 25th.
The branch, just north of Cambridge, has not only the large population of Histon/Impington, but also many large surrounding villages like Waterbeach, Milton, Cottenham, Landbeach, Girton and Oakington.
The Histon branch represents the last remaining Natwest branch located in the South Cambridgeshire District Council area – of over 100 villages.
If the closure does happen, then Natwest customers will have to either use the Post Office for certain services or go into Cambridge City, St.Ives or Ely – as the nearest branches.
To this end I have put forward a motion about the branch closure to the next Full Council meeting of South Cambridgeshire District Council in January. Any members of the public can attend the meeting to show their support.
It is very much my hope, that Natwest, as a listening bank, will listen to public opinion on this issue and the community feeling as we go into 2015.
Please feel welcome to contact me on this issue.
