Former Lloyds Bank, East Wittering - 20 May 2020

This rather utilitarian looking building at 8 Shore Road, East Wittering is not as readily identifiable as a closed bank as some but it was a former branch of Lloyds which closed on 10 October 2018. My research indicates that the branch in nearby Selsey closed on the same day. This is a dismal performance by Lloyds although they are by no means alone in their actions.

Banks usually trot out a rather depressing rationale for branch closures but the authors of so-called closure review documents seem not to be familiar with the term 'self-fulfilling prophecy'. Furthermore, the blight left on towns and cities by the long term disuse of commercial properties cannot easily be countered. This building has, according the the estate agent's sign, a self-contained three bedroom flat above.

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