DOWNEND’S former Lloyds Bank building is set to reopen as a health centre and cafe.
The landmark building on the corner of Badminton Road and Cleeve Road has been empty for more than three years, since Lloyds moved out in March 2021.
Now it is set to become a private healthcare centre and cafe, operated by Lyfe Health, which is expected to open in December.
The new use was revealed in a planning application for signage for the high street building, submitted to South Gloucestershire Council.
Lyfe Health is the new name for private healthcare operator The Medical, which currently operates 11 centres, including one at Cleeve Wood Road, which will relocate as part of the plans.
A spokesperson for the company said the move to a bigger site would enable it to offer a wider range of health services.
It is also planning to increase its open for longer on Saturdays and eventually on Sundays at the high street site.
The spokesperson added: “We will also be opening a café, which will be connected to the business but will also be available for everyone (not just clients using our health services).”