Dr James Davies MP has launched a campaign to see the reintroduction of cash machines in Prestatyn High Street.
The closure of all bank branches in the town has resulted its High Street being left without a single cash point. At a time when Prestatyn High Street is thriving with independent businesses, banks have abandoned the town in quick succession.
In the House of Commons last week, James commented that: "in my own high street in Prestatyn, over the last five years the number of ATMs has dropped from six to zero, due to the closure of bank branches".
Many businesses, residents and charities rely on cash and ensuring adequate access to cash is a key priority.
Dr James Davies MP has been working hard over the past months to restore one or more cash points into the High Street. James has met with Link and has also written to four separate cash machine providers to ask them to consider placing a free to use ATM in the High Street. He has also written to all businesses throughout the High Street to obtain any expressions of interest in hosting an ATM at their premises. Finally, he has spoken to the relevant Minister at the Treasury to encourage the Government to adopt national policy to address this issue.
Currently, cash points remain on the shopping park and M&S and Tesco. However, it is often the case that these are out of service.
James has now launched a Cash Machines campaign and would encourage anyone who feels similarly to support the campaign and let their voices be heard.
Campaign postcards can be collected from shops throughout Prestatyn High Street and can be completed and emailed to James. Alternatively, anyone who wishing to add their support to the cause can complete the form at www.jamesdavies.org.uk/campaigns/reintroduce-cash-machines-prestatyn-high-street, email [email protected] or call 01745 888920.
Dr James Davies MP said:
“I feel strongly that in a town such as Prestatyn, residents, businesses and visitors should be able to access cash.
“Prestatyn is a retail hub for North Wales, but the closure of multiple bank branches has led to the number of cashpoints in our High Street reducing from six to zero over the past five years. The remaining cash points are often out of service or have run out of cash due to the excessive demand placed on them.
“I am working hard to return at least one cash point back to the High Street and would appreciate any support for my campaign.”
