To: Ellvena Graham, MD & Head of Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland

From: The people of Donaghadee

Ref: Your decision to abandon Donaghadee

We the undersigned express our anger and disappointment at the decision of the Ulster Bank to abandon the traders and residents of Donaghadee.

Our community has supported the Ulster Bank since it opened in Donaghadee before the First World War. Yours is now the only bank within a six mile radius and we are surprised that you have taken the decision to close the branch rather than capitalise on your unique position.

We now call on you to reverse your decision to close the branch and instead continue to serve your customers in Donaghadee.

If you will not reverse your decision, then we need to know that you will continue to serve our thriving business community and residents by guaranteeing at the very least a minimum service of:

The continued provision of an ATM.

The provision of a counter service via the Post Office, and

The appointment of a Donaghadee-specific official who will serve us if only via regular clinics held in the town.

We look forward to a favourable response to our petition.

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Notes on the petition:

This petition can be signed from Saturday 22 November until Saturday 29 November.

It will be presented to Ulster Bank HQ during the week of December 1st.

Please only sign once.

Any questions about this petition please contact Gavin Walker, 9147-2119