Banks's closure is the end of an era – but also the beginning of a new chapter, says mayor Richard Parker

Sadly, and frustratingly, the iconic Banks’s Brewery in Wolverhampton has announced that it will be closing its doors, bringing an end to a legacy that has lasted over a century-and-a-half. This is not just the closure of a business, but the loss of an iconic and well-loved part of our community. It’s a moment of sadness, especially for the workers, and their families, whose livelihoods are directly affected. The people who have worked at Banks’s, often for decades, are the heart of this business, and their contributions to the region and community are immeasurable.