Hampshire’s first banking hub is coming to Bordon with a temporary location now confirmed.

Cash Access UK (LINK) has confirmed the hub is coming to The Shed, echoing announcements from Councillor Andy Tree and Greg Stafford MP.

The latter said the hub could open in April although this hasn’t been confirmed, with LINK reporting that an opening date has yet to be finalised.

Bordon has been without a “proper bank” since Lloyds closed its Camp Road branch in 2017, forcing residents to travel to Alton, Farnham, Petersfield, Haslemere and further afield for some counter services.

But there have long been moves to fill the gap, with the Haslemere hub service being considered a success.

Damian Hinds MP, EHDC and councillors Andy Tree and Richard Millard have been namechecked for their bid in bringing the hub to The Shed.

“I know how much work has gone into making this happen,” said Mr Stafford, adding he is pushing for similar services in Liphook and Farnham.

“While a permanent location is being sorted, The Shed will be a temporary home for the hub. But I’ll keep working with LINK to make sure we secure a long-term site as soon as possible.”

“I am delighted that LINK are in the process of sourcing a permanent location for their banking hub and in the meantime will open from a unit within The Shed,” added Cllr Tree.

“I am very pleased about this, remembering how upset I was back in 2017 when Lloyds closed its Camp Road branch, and I moaned about the lack of consultation at the time.”

He added: “It’s also been good to see an MPs office and council working together to achieve results.”

The hub will offer services from Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays, NatWest and Santander on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, respectively.