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Ed Davey DEMANDS the PM Support Gaza
In the House of Commons at PM Question Time, ED Davey demands the PM's support of Gaza.
Ed Davey's Gaza Question to the PM
The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
Colne Town Council Write Letter to LINK
CTC have sent a letter to LINK requesting that they visit Colne in an attempt to secure a Banking Hub for the town.
Colne Town Council Secure Bank Service in Colne
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With the bank now closed and the building up for sale Santander have arranged with Colne Town Council to have a banking service advice sessions in the town hall each Wednesday, beginning on 30th July.
Councillors have worked to get a Banking Hub in Colne, but the organisation running such hubs says one planned for Nelson will serve residents in the area.
Town Council Chair, Councillor Mary Thomas said, "The town council has negotiated weekly Santander sessions to salvage the best service we can for the people of Colne. We would all have liked a full banking service, but this is better than nothing."
Councillor Andy Bell, who sits on Pendle as well as the Town Council, said, “We will continue to press for a banking hub, as that would provide a much better service, including over the counter cash handling, but that looks to be a remote possibility at present.”
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Colne Market Hall
Pendle Council have voted to pave the front of Colne Market with York Stone at a cost of £200k. It is now unsure whether the market will be open for Christmas trading.
Banking Hub
17 June 2025 Colne Banking Hub
Colne Councillor Bryan Wildman recently wrote to MP Jonathan Hinder about installing a banking hub in Colne as the last bank "Santander" in the high street is due to close in June.
Thank you for your email, and for your patience in awaiting a response.
Unfortunately, LINK's approval is required to establish a banking hub in a town. I did apply to LINK for a banking hub, making it very clear how disappointed I was with the Santander decision, but my request was unfortunately unsuccessful.
While there will soon be a banking hub available in Nelson, for pensioners, disabled residents, and others who rely on face-to-face banking, being told to get a bus to another town simply isn’t good enough.
I discussed my disappointment with this decision, and my next steps, in the Lancashire Telegraph: Banking hub not set for Colne as last bank due to close | Lancashire Telegraph. I will continue to campaign on behalf of those in Colne who rely on face-to-face banking