A representative from LINK Financial visited Leatherhead as Mole Valley District Council continue their efforts to create a banking hub.

An appeal was rejected by LINK, which was escalated to an independent assessor.

The Council maintains that the assessment was based on inaccurate data, particularly underestimations of the cash-handling retailers.

Although Leatherhead got an automated deposit service earlier this year, the council maintains a full over-the-counter banking hub is essential for local residents and businesses.