A Workington town centre bank will shut down before the end of June.

Clydesdale Bank, on Pow Street, has confirmed it will close its doors due to a fall in the number of people using the branch.

A company spokesman said research showed the number of UK customers using their bank for day-to-day transactions has fallen by a third.

The bank's statement revealed it intends to find new roles for staff in other branches but a "small number" of employees will be at risk of redundancy. The nearest Clydesdale Bank is in Carlisle.

"In keeping with the rest of the banking sector, we are continuing to see a reduction in branch footfall," said the statement.

"As part of our ongoing requirement to offer the most efficient service, Clydesdale Bank is announcing that two branches are scheduled for closure in Scotland - Aberdeen (Mastrick) and Edinburgh (Davidson's Mains) and one in the north of England, in Workington.

"The bank's first priority is to our customers and we will be working closely with impacted customers and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the transition to their new branch is as smooth as possible.

"It is also the bank's intention to find roles for branch staff either within other branches or elsewhere in the bank, wherever possible.

"However, a small number of employees will be at risk of redundancy and subject to our redeployment process. All employees affected by these changes will be fully supported through the process."

The bank also said factors such as lease expiry dates and proximity to other centres had come into the decision to close these branches. Posters will be placed in each affected branch advising customers of the upcoming changes.

Written notification will be sent at least 12 weeks before any branch closes providing details to customers on the alternative ways of continuing to manage their accounts, including nearest branches, ATMs and Post Office counters - which Clydesdale Bank customers can use for day-to-day banking.

The statement said: "Clydesdale Bank constantly monitors how our customers engage with us so we can offer them the most effective service," said the statement.

"In September 2016, we announced changes to our branch network as part of the Bank’s strategy to create an omni-channel banking experience with truly integrated digital, mobile, telephone and branch services for our customers.

"To support this transformation, the Bank has committed £350 million over two years, embracing digital innovation, while continuing to invest in a more sustainable branch network to deliver a superior customer experience."