January is often a time when we look to cut back; however it’s likely that finances will feel a little tighter than usual this year. If you’re feeling the pinch, the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your finances. Our free, confidential,...
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
With money a little tighter this winter, scammers are increasingly targeting people in the lead up to Christmas. It’s important to know how to recognise a scam and how to report anything you think is suspicious. You can use the Citizens Advice online scams helper tool...
What is a loan shark? A loan shark is an unlicensed money lender who hasn’t been authorised by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). They often work from home, charge very high interest rates and are unlikely to provide you with any paperwork. Loan sharks often...
For our latest ‘meet the team’, we caught up with our new Community Engagement Officer, Omer, to find out about his upcoming outreach and partnership work within the local community. Omer is available to attend pop-up events and outreaches in and around Bury to...
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
According to police data, an average of 120 hate crimes were reported across Bury and Bolton every month in 2021. At Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton we stand against hate crime in any form – we’re here for anyone who has been subjected to a hate crime or...
Although uptake of the Healthy start scheme has once again increased across all Greater Manchester boroughs, with the average uptake across Greater Manchester being 73%, there are still around a quarter of eligible people still not receiving the help they are entitled...
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when carbon fuels don’t burn completely. This gas is often referred to as the ‘silent killer’ because it is invisible, odourless, poisonous and can kill quickly. We’re raising awareness of the...
Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...
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