Barclays Bolton branch work progresses on Oxford Street

Blue boardings have been installed around the future branch at Victoria Plaza on Oxford Street, telling customers the bank will soon be “bringing you an improved service to Bolton.”

The move will see Barclays relocate from its current branch on the corner of Hotel Street to the new town centre premises.

Planning documents show an illuminated sign projecting on the shopfront window has been approved, subject to conditions, by Bolton Council.

Planning permission was recently granted for a new shopfront at Unit two, Victoria Plaza, where the bank is preparing to open its new branch.

The approved scheme includes a modern frontage with a glazed entrance, full-width windows, and ceramic grey tiled finishes.

Planning officers said the redesigned frontage would improve the appearance of the unit while preserving the character of the Bolton Town Centre Conservation Area.

No objections were received during the consultation process and highways officers raised no concerns.

A separate application for illuminated signage at the premises remains under consideration by Bolton Council.

The latest progress on site suggests work is continuing ahead of the branch opening, although an opening date has not yet been announced.