Fakenham was identified by ATM network LINK as having "some deficiency in cash access services".

It follows the closure of multiple banks over the years, with only Nationwide in the town's Market Place remaining.

A cash access assessment was carried out by LINK and completed on July 29.

It did not recommend a banking hub for the town, but instead suggested "increased capacity at assisted cash service".

The petition was set up by Councillor Liz Vickers, who is calling for LINK to reconsider its........

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