Clwyd West MS Darren Millar attended  and spoke at the official opening of the new Banking Hub in Abergele today.

Darren made requests to LINK for the hub after the town lost seven banks over a two year period.

It was officially announced in March last year that a hub would be opening in the town centre, much to the delight of residents and Darren.

Today Darren attended the official opening where he was asked to say a few words as the community requestor for the hub.

Speaking after the event, Darren said:

“It was a great pleasure to attend and speak at today’s official opening of this wonderful new facility in Abergele, which will be transformational to residents and businesses in the town and neighbouring villages.

 “It has been greatly concerning to watch bank after bank close in Abergele in recent years. On each occasion I challenged the banks over their decision, emphasising how much small local businesses and residents, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, depend on them.  Sadly, it was to no avail.

“Having heard about the success of banking hubs in towns in a similar position to Abergele, I made the request for one in the town centre.

“I was therefore thrilled when it was announced last year that the request had been successful and one would be opened in the old Barclays Bank building the following year.

“The official opening this morning was therefore a momentous and proud moment for Abergele and I was very pleased to be given the opportunity to say a few words.

“I know the Banking Hub which was opened in neighbouring Prestatyn last year has been a massive hit, being frequented  by local businesses as well as residents of all ages. I have every confidence that Abergele’s will be just as successful.

“It has been a pleasure working with LINK and Cash Access UK to secure the Banking Hub for Abergele, and I look forward to seeing it being well used by the public, who will be very much relieved that from today they no longer have to travel miles to do their banking.”