NW	NE	WEST HEATH	73	72nd
SW	SE	78 The Fordrough, Birmingham B31 3LU 021-475 3857	WH	1970

This branch, in the area between Cotteridge and Northfield, was opened as a part-time office in 1966 - in conjunction with another part-time branch at Bartley Green.

 

West Heath's initial opening arrangements were:
   - Tuesday ...... 10:00 to 15:00
   - Thursday ..... 10:00 to 15:00
   - Saturday ..... 10:00 to 11:30

 

Norman Monk was appointed the Manager of both West Heath and Bartley Green, alternating his attendance between the two offices from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, when both branches were open, a Relief Branch Manager (Terry Cox) was in charge at West Heath. Terry also managed Newtown Row branch, which was open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays - spending his Thursdays and Fridays at City branch.

 

In the following year, Friday hours were added in the evening - 17:00 to 19:00

 

From July 1st 1969, when Saturday opening ceased in the banking industry generally,

the following hours of business applied:
   - Tuesday ..... 10:00 to 15:00
   - Thursday .... 10:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 19:00
   - Friday ......... 10:00 to 17:00

 

In 1970, the branch became a full-time office.

Managers:
1966 - N A Monk
1967 to 1969 - S W Fairey
1969 - W M Eley
1970 - G J Sherborne
1970 & 1971 - B W Godwin
1971 - K T Burden
1972 to 1973 - D J Holbeche

1973 to 1974 - M P Bourke

1974 - M D Reed
1976 - R L Mann