THERE is still uncertainty over the future of one of Fairford’s most prominent buildings, previously the home of a Lloyd’s Bank branch.

The banking group closed the branch on November 8, leaving the town without a High Street bank and limited cash machine options.

However, it is still unclear what will become of the building, with the owner “still considering what to do with the property”.

Speaking at a town council meeting earlier this month, Vanessa Lawrence, council clerk, said: "I spoke to the agent last week.

“He came back and said, basically, the owner is still considering what to do with the property.

“It's not been put up for sale, he's talking to various agents in the area.

“I'm guessing, to do with what can be done with it.

“Obviously, if somebody went to him and knocked on his door and said, we've got X amount of thousands, we'll buy it from you, he may well consider it.

“But it's still very much open – there's nobody who's gone in for it that he's prepared to tell me about, anyway. Not at this stage.

“So your guess is as good as mine as to what they're going to do,” she added.

Lloyds has been criticised criticism from the council and residents after it announced the closure of the bank in July.

However, following discussions with the town council, Lloyds have agreed to launch a new mobile service, to be stationed in the Market Place, for short periods of time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lloyds is also closing its nearby Highworth branch on April 9 – with the two towns to share the new service.

Personal customers will be able to use the mobile branch to make deposits, withdraw cash and pay bills.

Staff in the mobile branch will also help customers to use online banking and to make general account enquiries.

Business customers will also have access to basic services such as making deposits and withdrawing cash.

The full times for the Fairford branch are:

  • Monday 1pm-2.15pm
  • Wednesday 9.30am-11am
  • Friday 9.30am-11.15am

Lloyds are set to launch a number of mobile branches to help customers in more rural communities across the country.