A High Street banking facility set to be the last of its kind in a Wiltshire town has reopened with a brand new look.

Nationwide Building Society, on Marlborough’s High Street, will be the last bank in town once Lloyds shuts its doors in November.

The updated Nationwide, which was formally reopened to the public on Monday, July 29 by the Marlborough Mayor Kym-Marie Cleasby, has confirmed it will remain on the High Street until at least 2028.

"I was so excited to mark the moment for Nationwide by cutting the ribbon yesterday to reopen our wonderful local branch," said Cllr Cleasby.

"They have made a solid commitment to Marlborough by maintaining banking services and we really appreciate it. 

Nationwide will remain in Marlborough until at least 2028 Nationwide will remain in Marlborough until at least 2028 (Image: Nationwide)

"The new refurbishment looks fantastic. They are definitely a 'community' branch and get stuck in with local charities. Love Marlborough Kids meals have benefitted hugely from their support, and the Jubilee Centre is set to be supported in the same way in the coming year. 

"It's really important for the elderly and vulnerable to have a local banking service with staff who know them, who notice if there is anything out of the ordinary, and gently check that all is well."

The refurbished building has been described by Nationwide as a ‘revamped, modern space for people to access traditional in-person banking’ and also includes the new feature of a ‘safe space’ for anyone facing abuse in Marlborough.

This is part of a Nationwide initiative across the UK and has been introduced in over 400 branches so far, with branch staff trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and offer support.

Bryan Rumbold, branch manager at Nationwide in Marlborough, said: “We were really happy to welcome the mayor to open up our freshly refurbished branch and I look forward to showing members around our new-look space.

"It’s great to know that Nationwide will continue to invest in the high street up and down the country, even as other brands leave in-person banking behind.

“Having a branch on the high street isn’t just access to financial services – for many it’s a lifeline to the local community."