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What to do if you’re experiencing mould or damp
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...
Avoiding scams this Christmas
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...
Being wise to loan sharks this winter
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...
Meet our new Community Engagement Officer
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...
How to cope with rising costs over the winter
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...
Standing against hate crime in Bury and Bolton
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...
Make sure you’re not missing out on Healthy Start
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...
Make sure you’re protected against Carbon Monoxide
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...
Help if you’re struggling with school costs
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...
Help with energy costs during school holidays
The cost of energy and food is so high now. With the kids home from school for thesummer, I’m having to pay more for lunches and snacks. I’m worried about how I’llput food on the table. I’m on a prepayment meter and I’m really scared we’re going tobe left without any...