- 31/01/2025
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
The image shows Amanda Hack MP, and the group of Coalfield MPs in Westminster.
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I have co-signed Grahame Morris MP’s letter to the Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, calling for urgent action to address the unfairness faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS).
Thanks to the Labour government’s historic decision to transfer the £1.5 billion Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme reserve, around 1,500 former miners and their families have already seen a much-needed boost to their pensions.
I am urging the government to:
✅Waive the final £2.3 billion payment from the BCSSS reserve, thereby ensuring fairer pensions for members who served in essential roles within the coal industry.
It’s time to deliver parity for everyone in our coalfield communities
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🏦Banking Hubs Process! 💸
A Banking Hub doesn’t just appear when a branch closes; there’s a formal process run by LINK and Cash Access UK that decides whether a town gets one and where the most suitable location for it is. Finding a location for a premises does not impact the decision making process.
Here’s how it actually works 👇
📋Step 1: Assessment
LINK looks at what’s already nearby:
* Is there another bank in town?
* How far do people have to travel?
* How easy is that journey in real life?
🏧Step 2: Community need
They examine who lives here and who still relies on face-to-face banking:
* Older residents
* People without reliable internet or digital skills
* Local businesses needing cash services
They also consider buses, busy roads and travel times, not just distance on a map.
🚶♂️Step 3: Visit on the ground
If they believe there is a potential gap, they visit the area to see the reality for themselves.
✅❌Step 4: Decision
They then decide whether to recommend:
🏦 A full Banking Hub
💷 Better cash/ATM services
or no change if they believe access is already adequate.
If they decide a community requires a Banking Hub, they then instigate a thorough process to find the best location possible.
🚨️Important: Communities can request a review, challenge decisions and push for better access to banking. That's why I'll be making our case for a Banking Hub for Coalville and discussing other assessments during my meeting with LINK later this week, ahead of submitting a formal review.
Got further questions? Feel free to drop me an email, or check out some more FAQs in the comments below. You can also find the link to my petition there too!
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