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Prepare for the removal of protections for private renters
The temporary ban on bailiffs enforcing evictions is currently set to be lifted at the end of May. If you’re a private renter and have fallen behind on your rent payments, you may be affected. Our advice is to take action now to prevent the situation from getting...
How we’re working with ADAB to support Bury residents
Here at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton, we are always looking to work with community organisations to help local residents. We’re particularly interested in removing barriers that residents experience when they need advice, and reaching minority groups across Bury...
Meet the team – Our Volunteer Support Team
Welcome to the latest installment of our ‘Meet The Team’ series, where we introduce you to the people behind the scenes helping our clients at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB). In our last installment we met Gail, our Immigration Service Manager - in case you...
Meet the Team – Immigration
Welcome to the first edition of our 'Meet the Team' blog series, where we get to know some of the friendly faces behind Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton. This week we chatted to Gail Lyle, our Immigration Service Manager and one of our accredited Immigration &...
What the Budget announcements mean for your finances
Last week, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the 2021 Budget, which outlined a number of plans for the UK’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog post, Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton outlines what the key announcements mean for local...
Our client came to us for advice on a range of employment issues, including furlough, time off for medical appointments, holiday pay, clarity on line management responsibilities, redundancy, sick pay (statutory and employer), and making the workplace Covid-secure. Our...
Save on your fuel bills – Big Energy Saving Winter
This winter is important to save money on your heating bills, especially with most of spending more time at home than ever this year. As the January cold weather comes in we've put together some handy tips to help you save some vital cash as part of Citizens Advice's...
Apply for EUSS with support from our dedicated team
The deadline for EU Nationals living and working in the UK to apply for pre-settled or settled status is fast approaching. The Home Office EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) runs until 30 June 2021, and we at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton are urging EU nationals wishing...
Avoid a debt hangover this winter
Many of us start the new year wanting to make a fresh start. Whether it’s a new hobby, healthy changes, or getting a handle on finances, we can feel rejuvenated and ready to take action. If you’re planning to address your financial issues this January, our independent...
Switch this winter to save money on your energy bills
As Christmas is approaching, here at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton we want to make sure you and your family are getting the best deal on energy this winter - that’s why we’re encouraging our clients to see if they could Switch and save money as part of our Big...