A drop-in information session will take place at the Methodist Church on Friday, August 14, from 10am to 2pm. The session will explain how banking hubs operate, the services they offer, and how they can support individuals and businesses. The event follows the closure of Stokesley’s last remaining bank branch, Santander, which left the town without traditional banking services. A successful campaign by residents, councillors, and MP Rishi Sunak led to a second review and the approval of a banking hub by cash access chiefs. Concerns had been raised that banking needs extend beyond cash withdrawals and include face-to-face support, document verification, and business banking services.