BARCLAYS Bank has said it has no plans to close its Prettygate branch in Colchester.

The comments follows concerns raised about its future after the premises on Cotman Road were advertised for lease.

A Barclays spokesman said: “We have no plans to close our Prettygate branch. We are currently re-negotiating the lease for the building with our landlord and have asked that any advertising be taken down while we discuss renewal and terms.”