A West End councillor has expressed his “disappointment” at a bank’s refusal to reconsider closing its Perth Road branch.
Fraser Macpherson met senior TSB figures in an effort to save the branch, which he says is well used by elderly customers.
Mr Macpherson said his case for the bank retaining the Perth Road Branch, including its loyal customer base and the difficulties the move to Meadowside would cause elderly residents, fell on deaf ears.
He said: “What was very clear from the meeting is that the bank has decided to close the branch for commercial reasons.
“The lease on the branch’s building is up for renewal and the bank has decided it won’t renew it.
“Although TSB officials said that the decision was not taken lightly, it is clear that the bank is not willing to review the decision which is very disappointing.”
The bank will not retain their cash machine on Perth Road.
Mr Macpherson added: “I am hugely disappointed at TSB’s position as this represents the final bank branch in the Perth Road district shopping centre being lost.
“It’s the sixth bank branch to go in the wider West End and Lochee areas over the past few years and it’s really bad news, particularly for those less mobile and those who don’t use internet or phone banking.
“I will continue to campaign for the retention of local facilities like this as the loss of them is a real blow to the local community.”
A TSB spokeswoman said following the refurbishment of the Meadowside branch it was decided this was the more popular branch.