Councillor gets support from the council to save the Bank of Scotland Broughty Ferry Branch and Balmossie Fire Station

On Monday 2nd March 2026 at Dundee City Council's City Governance Committee, Ferry Ward Councillor Craig Duncan brought two motions to the Committee as part of his campaign to save Broughty Ferry’s Bank of Scotland Branch and Balmossie Fire Station :

Bank of Scotland, Brouhgty Ferry Branch: The motion expressed disappointment and strong condemnation of the decision by Lloyds Banking Group to close the branch.      It noted that this closure would represent a significant and damaging loss to the Broughty Ferry community, particularly for elderly residents, people with disabilities, those who are digitally excluded, and small local businesses who rely on accessible, face-to-face banking services.

The council unanimously agreed to instruct the Chief Executive to write to Charlie Nunn, Chief Executive of Lloyds Banking Group plc, as follows :

• Highlighting the City Council’s strong opposition to this proposed closure emphasising the damaging impacts this would bring, calling for the decision to be urgently reconsidered; 
• Requesting a detailed explanation of the assessment undertaken regarding community impact and vulnerability; and
• Seeking an immediate review by the bank to explore alternatives to closure, including the possibility of shared banking facilities.

The Chief Executive was also instructed to copy this correspondence to the Financial Conduct Authority requesting their intervention and support in protecting local banking access.

Balmossie Fire Station:   This motion highlighted concern at the repeated delays in reaching a decision regarding the future of Balmossie Fire Station and the prolonged uncertainty for local residents, community organisations and serving fire and rescue personnel.

Committee again unanimously instructed the Chief Executive to the write to Stuart Stevens, Chief Officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service seeking :

• An updated and definitive timetable for decision-making and an assurance there will be no further delays;
• Clarification of the reasons for the successive delays to date;
• Confirmation of how local stakeholder feedback from the consultation is being taken into account;
• and reiterating the City Council’s opposition to any downgrade or closure of the Balmossie Fire Station.